vera
VAY-rah
📝 In Action
Caminamos por la vera del camino hasta encontrar el pueblo.
B1We walked along the edge of the road until we found the town.
El picnic fue a la vera del río, bajo un gran árbol.
B2The picnic was on the bank of the river, under a large tree.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember to always use the feminine article 'la' with 'vera': 'la vera'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with 'Verdad'
Mistake: "Using 'vera' when you mean 'truth' (verdad)."
Correction: 'Vera' refers to a physical edge; use 'verdad' for truth.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'a la'
The most common way to use this word is in the phrase 'a la vera de' (at the edge of), often implying closeness or proximity.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vera
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'vera' as a noun meaning 'edge'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'vera' the same as 'viera'?
No, but they are related! 'Viera' is the standard imperfect subjunctive form of the verb 'ver' (to see). 'Vera' is an older or regional variant that means the same thing, but it is rarely used in modern standard Spanish.
How can I tell if 'vera' means 'edge' or 'to see'?
Look at the words around it. If it is preceded by the article 'la' (la vera) or the preposition 'a la' (a la vera de), it means 'edge' or 'side'. If it is preceded by a subject (yo, él, ella) and fits into a hypothetical or wished-for situation, it is the verb form of 'ver'.