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A child standing in a brightly colored field, looking intently toward a woman who is standing a short distance away.

verla

behr-lah

Verb Phrase (Infinitive + Direct Object Pronoun)A1irregular er
to see her?referring to a female person,to see it?referring to a singular feminine object (la mesa, la luz, la película)
Also:to watch her?often interchangeable with 'mirarla'

Quick Reference

infinitivever
gerundviendo
past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Quiero **verla** antes de que empiece la obra.

A1

I want **to see it** before the play starts. (Referring to the play/obra, which is feminine.)

Si tienes tiempo, deberías **verla** mañana.

A2

If you have time, you should **see her** tomorrow.

Llevamos un año sin **verla**; la extrañamos mucho.

B1

We haven't been able **to see her** for a year; we miss her a lot.

Están cerca del parque, podemos **verla** allí.

A1

They are near the park, we can **see it** (or her) there.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mirarla (to look at her/it)
  • observarla (to observe her/it)

Common Collocations

  • poder verla – to be able to see her/it
  • dejar verla – to allow her/it to be seen

💡 Grammar Points

Structure of 'Verla'

This word is the base verb ver (to see) with the pronoun la (her/it, feminine) attached directly to the end. The object that is being seen is always feminine and singular.

Pronoun Placement Rule

Pronouns must be attached to the end of infinitives (verla), gerunds (viéndola), and positive commands (¡Vela!), forming one single word. Note that an accent mark is usually added when attaching to a gerund or a command to keep the original stress.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Subject Form

Mistake: "Necesito ver ella."

Correction: Necesito **verla**.

⭐ Usage Tips

Alternative Placement (Two Verbs)

When you have two verbs (like 'I want to see her'), you have a choice. You can say 'Quiero verla' (attached) or 'La quiero ver' (before the first verb). Both are correct!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: verla

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'verla' to refer to 'la película' (the movie)?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ver(to see) - verb
la(her/it (direct object)) - pronoun
vista(sight; view) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the stress on 'ver' and not 'la'?

Since 'verla' is built on the infinitive 'ver', the natural stress of the verb remains on the 'e' sound. Attaching the short pronoun 'la' does not change where you put the emphasis when speaking.

Can I use 'verla' if I am talking about seeing a group of friends?

No. Since 'la' is singular, you must use the plural form 'verlas' if you are referring to a group of female friends (*las amigas*) or a plural feminine object (*las fotos*).