see
BrE /siː/ AmE /siː/
verb en → es
past saw pp seen ing seeing
to perceive with the eyes; to notice or become aware of something visually
ver, notar
- see somebody/something
Collocations see a movie · see the light
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I saw a beautiful sunset yesterday.
Ví una hermosa puesta de sol ayer.
to meet or spend time with someone, especially for social reasons
ver a alguien, encontrarse con alguien
- see somebody
Collocations see friends · see family
-
I'm going to see my grandparents this weekend.
Voy a ver a mis abuelos este fin de semana.
to understand or realize something
entender, comprender
- see something
Collocations see the point · see the problem
-
I see what you mean now.
Ahora entiendo lo que quieres decir.
to expect or anticipate something to happen
esperar, ver
- see somebody/something
Collocations see a change · see progress
-
We are seeing some improvements in the system.
Estamos viendo algunas mejoras en el sistema.
to show or present something to someone, especially for their consideration
mostrar a alguien, presentar a alguien
- see somebody/something
Collocations see the evidence · see the results
-
The manager wants to see our proposal.
El gerente quiere ver nuestra propuesta.
to go to a place for an appointment or event
ir a, asistir a
- see somebody/something
Collocations see the doctor · see the dentist
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I have to see the dentist tomorrow.
Tengo que ir al dentista mañana.
to read something, especially a book or document
leer
- see somebody/something
Collocations see the report · see the article
-
I need to see this contract.
Necesito leer este contrato.
to consider or regard something in a particular way
considerar, ver como
- see somebody/something as/as being
Collocations see someone as a friend · see something as important
-
I see this project as a great opportunity.
Considero este proyecto como una gran oportunidad.
Phrasal verbs
despedir, despedirse de alguien
-
We went to the airport to see her off.
Fuimos al aeropuerto para despedirla.
terminar, continuar con algo
-
I'll see this project through to the end.
Llevaré este proyecto hasta el final.
permanecer hasta el final, aguantar
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We decided to see the movie out.
Decidimos quedarnos hasta el final de la película.
encargarse de, atender a
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I'll see about getting you a new ticket.
Me encargaré de que te den un nuevo boleto.
asegurarse de que, ver que
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I'll see to it that the package is delivered on time.
Me aseguraré de que el paquete llegue a tiempo.
Idioms
estar de acuerdo, coincidir
-
We see eye to eye on most issues.
Coincidimos en la mayoría de los temas.
ponerse furioso, enfurecerse
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He saw red when he heard the news.
Se puso furioso cuando escuchó la noticia.
ver estrellas (dolor en la cabeza)
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I saw stars after hitting my head.
Vi estrellas después de golpearme la cabeza.