ver present tense conjugation
Ver (to see) in the present tense: veo, ves, ve, vemos, veis, ven.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: vo |
|---|---|
| tú | |
| él/ella/usted | |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | regular: véis |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Ver is irregular here. 2 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give vo, véis.
Ver in a sentence
- Veo la televisión por la noche.I watch television at night.
- ¿Viste esa película?Did you see that movie?
Irregular yo form 'veo'; regular in most other forms; used for watching and seeing.
FAQ
What is the present tense of ver?
Ver in the Spanish present tense: yo veo, tú ves, él/ella/usted ve, nosotros vemos, vosotros veis, ellos/ellas/ustedes ven.
Is ver irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 2 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo veo (regular would be vo); vosotros veis (regular would be véis).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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