verlas
“verlas” means “to see them” in Spanish (Refers to feminine plural nouns (e.g., houses, keys, women, movies)).
to see them
Also: to check them out, to visit them
📝 In Action
Necesitamos comprar las entradas para el concierto. ¿Quieres verlas ahora?
A2We need to buy the tickets for the concert. Do you want to see them now?
Las películas son muy buenas. Tienes que verlas.
B1The movies are very good. You have to see them.
Intentamos verlas, pero se fueron antes de que llegáramos.
B2We tried to see them, but they left before we arrived.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: verlas
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about 'las flores' (the flowers) and you want to say 'We need to see them,' which sentence is correct?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word is a combination of the Old Spanish verb 'veer' (from Latin *vidēre*, meaning 'to see') and the feminine plural direct object pronoun 'las' (from Latin *illas*). The two words merged together over time to form this single unit.
First recorded: The base verb 'ver' is attested since the 12th century; the combined form 'verlas' is standard usage since the development of pronoun attachment rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need to use 'verlas' instead of putting the pronoun before the verb?
You use 'verlas' when the pronoun 'las' is attached to the infinitive 'ver'. This usually happens when 'ver' follows a conjugated verb (like 'debo' or 'quiero'). Example: 'Debo verlas' is the same as 'Las debo ver.' Both are correct!
What if I need to see masculine plural things, like 'los coches' (the cars)?
If the object is masculine plural, you must switch the pronoun from 'las' to 'los'. The resulting word would be 'verlos' (to see them, masculine).