verlos
“verlos” means “to see them” in Spanish (referring to masculine plural objects or people).
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Necesitamos verlos antes de que se vayan.
A1We need to see them before they leave.
Me encantaría verlos jugar en el campo.
A2I would love to see them playing on the field.
Al no verlos, supimos que se habían ido.
B1By not seeing them, we knew they had left.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "verlos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: verlos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence is an alternative way to express 'Quiero verlos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a fusion of the infinitive verb *ver* and the direct object pronoun *los*. *Ver* descends from the Latin verb *vidēre* (to see). *Los* originates from the Latin pronoun *illōs* (them, masculine plural). Spanish created this practice of attaching pronouns to base verb forms centuries ago.
First recorded: The base elements are ancient (pre-10th century). The specific written form of pronoun attachment with required accent marks formalized during the standardization of Spanish grammar.
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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.