A small, colorful figure stands on top of a gentle green hill, looking intently towards a bright, distant horizon. The figure is shielding their eyes slightly, suggesting anticipation or conditional viewing.

vería

veh-REE-ah

I would see?First-person singular conditional,he/she/it would see?Third-person singular conditional,you would see (formal singular)?Third-person singular conditional (Usted)

Also:I would watch?When referring to a show or event,I would consider?Figurative use, implying consideration

Quick Reference

infinitivever

gerundviendo

past Participlevisto

📝 In Action

Yo vería la película si tuviera tiempo.

I would see the movie if I had time.

¿Usted vería un problema en ese plan?

Would you see a problem with that plan?

Ella vería mejor el paisaje desde aquí.

She would see the landscape better from here.

Word Connections

Synonyms

miraría (would look at)
observaría (would observe)

Common Collocations

vería la televisión – would watch television
vería el sentido – would see the point/meaning

💡 Grammar Points

The Conditional Tense

The conditional tense (ending in -ía, -ías, etc.) is used to talk about what would happen if a condition were met, or to make polite suggestions or express probabilities.

Ver vs. Mirar

Remember 'ver' (to see) is often involuntary (perception), while 'mirar' (to look) implies intention. 'Vería' means 'I would perceive,' not necessarily 'I would stare at.'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Conditional and Imperfect

Mistake: "Using 'veía' (imperfect) instead of 'vería' (conditional) for 'would see'."

Correction: 'Veía' means 'I used to see' or 'I was seeing' (past habits). 'Vería' is the correct form for 'I would see' in hypothetical sentences ('Si fuera rico, vería el mundo').

⭐ Usage Tips

Polite Requests

Use the conditional form like 'vería' (or 'podría ver') to sound much more polite when asking someone's opinion or making a suggestion.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vería

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'vería' correctly to express a condition?

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Word Family

ver(to see) - verb

vista(sight, view) - noun

visible(visible) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'vería' means 'I would see' or 'he/she/usted would see'?

Since 'vería' is the same for the 'yo' (I) and 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/you formal) forms, you must rely on the context or the subject of the sentence. If the subject is omitted, the conversation usually makes it clear.

Is the conditional tense of 'ver' irregular?

No, even though the verb 'ver' is highly irregular in other tenses (like the past), its conditional form is regular because you simply add the conditional ending (-ía) to the full infinitive 'ver' (ver + ía = vería).