veo
“veo” means “I see” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
I see
Also: I look at
📝 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.
I watch
📝 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.
I see
Also: 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
'Veo' comes from the verb 'ver', which traces back to the Latin word 'vidēre', also meaning 'to see'. This ancient root is shared by many words in English like 'video', 'vision', and 'visit'.
First recorded: Before the 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.