Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to see" in Italian: vedere
vedere
To see in Italian is vedere (veh-DEH-reh). Present forms: io vedo, tu vedi, lui/lei vede, noi vediamo. Ci vediamo means see you / we'll see each other.
Pointing out a landmark
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How to pronounce vedere
Say it
veh-DEH-reh
/veˈde.re/
Vedere stresses DEH: veh-DEH-reh. Vedo is VEH-doh.
"to see" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vedere | to see Sight and meeting sense. | Sight and meeting sense. |
| vedo / vedi / vede | I see / you see / he-she sees Present singular. | Present singular. |
| ci vediamo | see you; we'll meet Casual goodbye or plan. | Casual goodbye or plan. |
| vedere un film | to watch a film Entertainment. | Entertainment. |
How to use vedere in real life
- 1Pointing out a landmark
Vedi il duomo laggiù?
Do you see the cathedral down there?
Vedi for tu.
- 2Leaving friends
Ci vediamo domani!
See you tomorrow!
Ci vediamo from vedere.
- 3Cinema plan
Stasera vedo un film al cinema.
Tonight I'm seeing a film at the cinema.
Vedo for io.
Mistakes English speakers make with vedere
Incorrect: Io vedere la mostra.
Correct: Vedo la mostra.
Conjugate: io vedo.
Incorrect: Ci vedo domani.
Correct: Ci vediamo domani.
Mutual see you uses ci vediamo, not ci vedo.
Good to know
Ci vediamo is the default soft goodbye among friends. Sightseeing talk uses vedere for monuments and shows. Non vedo l'ora (I can't wait) is a set idiom learners hear constantly.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Spotting friends across a piazza
ChatPal
Vedi Lucia vicino alla fontana?
Do you see Lucia near the fountain?
You
Sì, la vedo: ci sto andando.
Yes, I see her: I'm going over.
ChatPal
Allora ci vediamo lì tra un minuto.
Then see you there in a minute.
You
Ok: se non mi vedi, chiama.
Ok: if you don't see me, call.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to see" in Italian
How do I say see you?
Ci vediamo, or a dopo / a presto.
What are the present forms?
Vedo, vedi, vede, vediamo, vedete, vedono.
Vedere or guardare?
Vedere is see; guardare is watch/look at deliberately—overlap exists with films.
What does non vedo l'ora mean?
I can't wait (literally I don't see the hour).
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