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"Al ver" is a phrase which is often translated as "when seeing", and "a ver" is a phrase which is often translated as "let's see". Learn more about the difference between "al ver" and "a ver" below.
al ver(
ahl
behr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. when seeing
Mi perro ladra al ver las motocicletas pasar.My dog barks when seeing motorcycles pass by.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Algunos niños ríen al ver las pinturas abstractas.Some children laugh when they see abstract paintings.
Al ver que Santiago no estaba en casa, avisé a la policía.When I saw Santiago wasn't home, I called the police.
