Spanish · Common Verbs
Ver
To see / To watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To perceive with the eyes or to watch something.
Example
Vemos la televisión juntos.
We watch television together.
Etymology
'Ver' originates from the Latin 'videre', meaning 'to see'. It has maintained its core meaning throughout the evolution into the Spanish language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ver' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts, appearing in discussions, instructions, and written texts throughout Spanish-speaking territories.
Literary Heritage
Notable in literature and social sayings, often related to perception and understanding.