vieras
“vieras” means “you saw” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you saw
Also: you were to see
📝 In Action
Si vieras lo que yo vi, no lo creerías.
B1If you saw what I saw, you wouldn't believe it.
Me gustaría que vieras mi nueva casa.
B1I would like you to see my new house.
you should have seen
Also: if you only knew
📝 In Action
¡Si vieras qué tráfico había!
B2You should have seen how much traffic there was!
¡Si vieras cómo ha crecido el niño!
B2If you could only see how the boy has grown!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "vieras" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: vieras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'vieras' to express an imaginary situation?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin 'videre' (to see). The specific '-ras' ending evolved from old Latin verb forms used to talk about the distant past, which Spanish later repurposed for hypothetical and 'if' situations.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vieras' and 'vieses'?
They mean exactly the same thing! 'Vieras' is much more common in everyday speech and in Latin America, while 'vieses' is sometimes found in literature or very formal writing in Spain.
Can 'vieras' be used for the past?
Yes, it is a past form of the subjunctive (the 'mood' for possibilities), but it is most often used to talk about how things *could* be right now if something were different.