How to Say "seeing them" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “seeing them” is “verlos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesitamos verlos antes de que se vayan.
We need to see them before they leave.
Me encantaría verlos jugar en el campo.
I would love to see them playing on the field.
Al no verlos, supimos que se habían ido.
By not seeing them, we knew they had left.
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.
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.
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