verle
“verle” means “to see him” in Spanish (Direct object, commonly used for male persons (leísmo)).
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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.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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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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📚 Etymology
The word 'verle' is a combination of the verb 'ver' (to see), which comes from the Latin *videre*, and the pronoun 'le', which comes from the Latin *illi* (to him/her/it). The structure of attaching the pronoun to the end of the infinitive is a very old feature of Spanish.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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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).