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verlos

ver-lohs

Verb ContractionA1irregular er
to see them?referring to masculine plural objects or people
Also:seeing them?used in continuous tenses or after prepositions,look at them?depending on context, often 'mirar' is preferred for 'look at'

Quick Reference

infinitivever
gerundviendo
past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Necesitamos verlos antes de que se vayan.

A1

We need to see them before they leave.

Me encantaría verlos jugar en el campo.

A2

I would love to see them playing on the field.

Al no verlos, supimos que se habían ido.

B1

By not seeing them, we knew they had left.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mirarlos (to look at them)
  • observarlos (to observe them)

Common Collocations

  • querer verlos – to want to see them
  • poder verlos – to be able to see them

💡 Grammar Points

Structure: Verb + Pronoun

This word is a combination of the base verb ver (to see) and the direct object pronoun los (them, masculine plural). The pronoun los tells you who or what is receiving the action.

Pronoun Placement Rule

When you have an infinitive (the base form of the verb), you have two choices for the pronoun: you can attach it to the end (verlos) or place it before the conjugated verb in the sentence (Los quiero ver).

The Necessary Accent Mark

When you attach a pronoun to the infinitive ver, the stress shifts. The accent mark on the e (verlos) is added to ensure the stress stays on the original syllable, making it sound natural.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Mismatch

Mistake: "Quiero verlas (when referring to masculine friends)."

Correction: If you are referring to a group of masculine people or objects, you must use 'verlos.' 'Verlas' is only for feminine groups ('to see them/feminine').

Missing the Accent

Mistake: "Necesito verlos (without the accent)."

Correction: Always write the accent: 'Necesito verlos.' This is a spelling rule for attached pronouns to maintain the proper stress.

⭐ Usage Tips

Double-Check the Gender

Before using 'verlos,' quickly check if the people or things you are referring to are masculine plural. If they are feminine plural, use 'verlas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: verlos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence is an alternative way to express 'Quiero verlos'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the accent mark on 'verlos' necessary?

The accent mark is required by Spanish stress rules. Since 'ver' is a single syllable, attaching the pronoun 'los' makes it two syllables. The accent ensures the spoken emphasis stays on the original verb syllable ('ver'), rather than shifting to the end ('los').

Does 'verlos' always mean 'to see them,' or can it mean something else?

'Verlos' always means 'to see them' (masculine plural). However, the base verb 'ver' can have figurative meanings like 'to understand' or 'to deal with,' so 'verlos' could mean 'to deal with them' depending on the context.