Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to see" in Portuguese: ver
ver
To see in Portuguese is ver. Everyday forms are eu vejo, você vê, and eu vi. Brazilians also say se vê for you can see / it's clear that.
Pointing something out
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How to pronounce ver
Say it
vehr / VEH-zhoo / veh / vee
/ˈveʁ/
vehr. Eu vejo is VEH-zhoo; você vê is veh; eu vi is vee.
"to see" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ver | to see Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| eu vejo | I see First person present. | First person present. |
| você vê | you see Questions and comments. | Questions and comments. |
| eu vi | I saw Past. | Past. |
| até logo / a gente se vê | see you Casual goodbye with ver. | Casual goodbye with ver. |
How to use ver in real life
- 1Pointing something out
Você vê aquele prédio azul?
Do you see that blue building?
Vê is the você form.
- 2Sightseeing
Eu vejo o mar da janela do hotel.
I see the sea from the hotel window.
Vejo for I see.
- 3Past event
Ontem eu vi um show incrível no parque.
Yesterday I saw an amazing show in the park.
Vi is a key past form.
Mistakes English speakers make with ver
Incorrect: Eu vê o ônibus.
Correct: Eu vejo o ônibus.
First person is vejo, not vê.
Incorrect: Eu ver ontem.
Correct: Eu vi ontem.
Past of ver is vi.
Good to know
A gente se vê is a friendly Brazilian see you. Ver is irregular, so lock in vejo, vê, vi early. Do not mix ver (see) with vir (come).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for a friend in a crowd
ChatPal
Você vê a Ana ali perto do palco?
Do you see Ana there near the stage?
You
Vejo! Ela está de vermelho.
I see her! She's in red.
ChatPal
Eu também vi o chapéu dela.
I also saw her hat.
You
Vamos. Quero ver se ela nos escuta.
Let's go. I want to see if she can hear us.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to see" in Portuguese
I see?
Eu vejo.
Do you see…?
Você vê…?
I saw?
Eu vi.
Ver vs vir?
Ver = see. Vir = come.
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