visualizar
“visualizar” means “to visualize” in Spanish (to form a mental image).
to visualize, to viewAlso: to display, to picture
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Cierra los ojos y visualiza un lugar tranquilo.
A2Close your eyes and visualize a peaceful place.
No puedo visualizar el archivo en mi tableta.
B1I cannot view the file on my tablet.
Es importante visualizar tus metas para alcanzarlas.
B2It is important to picture your goals to achieve them.
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Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I visualized' (past tense) in Spanish?
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Derived from the Latin word 'visualis', which comes from 'visus' (sight or appearance). It shares the same roots as the English word 'visual'.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'visualizar' different from 'ver'?
Yes. 'Ver' is the general word for 'to see'. 'Visualizar' is more specific; it means to intentionally form a mental image or to use a device to display data.
Why does the 'z' change to a 'c' in some forms?
In Spanish, the letter 'z' almost never appears before 'e' or 'i'. When a verb ending in -zar is conjugated into a form that would put an 'e' after the 'z', the 'z' changes to a 'c' to keep the spelling consistent.
Can I use 'visualizar' for watching a movie?
Not really. You would usually use 'ver' for a movie. Use 'visualizar' for viewing a specific file, an image, or a short clip on a screen.