verle
vehr-leh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesito verle mañana para discutir el proyecto.
B1I need to see him/you (formal) tomorrow to discuss the project.
¿Puedes verle desde aquí? Está justo al lado de la puerta.
A2Can you see him from here? He is right next to the door.
No me gusta verle tan triste.
B1I don't like seeing him so sad.
💡 Grammar Points
Pronoun Placement (Attached vs. Separate)
The pronoun 'le' only attaches to the end when the verb is in the base form (infinitive: 'verle'), the '-ing' form (gerund: 'viéndole'), or an affirmative command ('vele'). In all other tenses, the pronoun goes before the conjugated verb ('le veo').
Leísmo (The 'le' Exception)
In many Spanish-speaking areas, especially Spain, 'le' is used instead of 'lo' (him) when the action directly affects a male person. This is widely accepted and why 'verle' is so common, even though 'verlo' is the standard direct object form.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'le' for things
Mistake: "No puedo verle el coche. (I can't see the car.)"
Correction: No puedo verlo. (I can't see it.) — Remember, 'le' is generally reserved for people, never for objects or things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal 'You'
When speaking formally to someone (using Usted), 'verle' is the correct and standard way to say 'to see you,' regardless of region, as 'le' is the standard object pronoun for Usted.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: verle
Question 1 of 2
If you want to say 'I want to see him' using the conjugated verb form, where does 'le' go?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'verle' always correct? Why not 'verlo'?
Technically, 'verlo' is the grammatically standard form for 'to see him' (direct object). However, 'verle' is extremely common, especially when the object is a male person, due to a regional preference called *leísmo*. Using 'verle' is considered natural and correct in many regions, especially Spain.
If I use 'verle', how do I say 'to see them' (plural)?
If you are referring to multiple people (them), you must use 'les' instead of 'le'. The combined form is 'verles'. Example: 'Quiero verles a todos' (I want to see them all).