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"Ah" is a form of "ah", an interjection which is often translated as "ah". "I see" is a form of "I see", a phrase which is often translated as "veo". Learn more about the difference between "ah" and "I see" below.
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ah
Ah, that's too bad. I'm sorry to hear that.Ah, qué lástima. Lo lamento mucho.
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I see
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. veo
Look! There's a hawk in that tree. - Oh, I see it!¡Mira! Hay un halcón en ese árbol. - ¡Ah, lo veo!
a. veo
I was confused before, but now I see what's happening.Antes estaba confundido, pero ya veo lo que está pasando.
b. entiendo
I see what you mean, but I still disagree.Entiendo lo que quieres decir, pero todavía no estoy de acuerdo.
a. veo
I see my grandparents every summer.Veo a mis abuelos cada verano.
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