veo
/BEH-oh/
I see
Veo: Depicting the act of literal perception, seeing a bird in a tree.
📝 In Action
Veo un pájaro en el árbol.
A1I see a bird in the tree.
Abro la ventana y veo las montañas.
A1I open the window and I see the mountains.
¿Qué ves? No veo nada.
A2What do you see? I don't see anything.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Form of 'Ver'
'Veo' is the special form of the verb 'ver' (to see) that you use when you're talking about yourself ('I'). Even though 'ver' ends in '-er', the 'I' form is 'veo', not 'vo'. It's a little irregular, so it's one to memorize!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Veo' and 'Miro'
Mistake: "Quiero mirar una película esta noche."
Correction: Quiero ver una película esta noche. Use 'ver' (so the 'I' form is 'veo') for watching shows, movies, or sports. Use 'mirar' for the action of looking at something specific, like 'Miro el reloj' (I'm looking at the clock).
Veo: Illustrating watching entertainment like a favorite series or movie.
📝 In Action
Normalmente veo las noticias por la mañana.
A1I normally watch the news in the morning.
Veo mi serie favorita en Netflix.
A2I watch my favorite series on Netflix.
Este fin de semana veo el partido de fútbol con mis amigos.
A2This weekend I'm watching the soccer game with my friends.
⭐ Usage Tips
Your Go-To Verb for Entertainment
In English, you 'watch' a movie but 'see' a movie in a theater. In Spanish, you can just use 'ver' for both. If you're talking about any kind of show, film, or game, 'veo' is almost always the right choice.
Veo: Showing the mental realization or understanding, equivalent to saying 'I get it.'
📝 In Action
Ah, ya veo. Necesito comprar el boleto antes de subir.
A2Oh, I see. I need to buy the ticket before getting on.
—El problema es que no tengo tiempo. —Veo, veo. Es complicado.
B1—The problem is that I don't have time. —I see, I see. It's complicated.
⭐ Usage Tips
Show You're Listening
Saying 'veo' or 'ya veo' during a conversation is a great way to show the other person that you're paying attention and understanding what they're saying. It works just like saying 'I see' or 'got it' in English.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: veo
Question 1 of 1
Your friend explains a complicated plan to you. Which response means 'Oh, I get it now'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'veo' and 'miro'?
Think of 'veo' (from 'ver') as what your eyes do passively—seeing or watching. You use it for things like watching a movie ('veo una película') or noticing something ('veo un coche rojo'). 'Miro' (from 'mirar') is more active—it's about directing your attention, like looking at your watch ('miro mi reloj') or looking at a person ('miro a la gente').
Why is it 'veo' and not 'vo'?
Great question! Many verbs have irregular 'yo' (I) forms in the present tense, and 'ver' is one of them. While you might expect it to be 'vo', the correct form is 'veo'. It's just one of those special cases in Spanish that you learn with practice.