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"Behold" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "contemplar", and "see" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "ver". Learn more about the difference between "behold" and "see" below.
behold(
bi
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hold
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (literary) (to observe)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. contemplar (literary)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
The poor knight was stricken with amorous passion from the moment he beheld the damsel.El pobre caballero se llenó de pasión amorosa desde el primer momento que contempló a la doncella.
b. mirar
Phyllis was simply stunned the first time that she beheld the Alps in person.Phyllis se quedó asombrada la primera vez que miró los Alpes en persona.
2. (literary) (as a command)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
see(
si
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. ver
We've seen a number of houses, but now we have to choose one.Hemos visto varias casas, pero ahora nos toca escoger una.
a. asegurarse de que
I'll see you get an appointment as early as possible.Me aseguraré de que le den una cita lo antes posible.
a. imaginar
I can already see myself on the beach. I can't wait for my vacation!Ya me imagino en la playa. ¡Qué ganas tengo de estar de vacaciones!
6. (to visit)
7. (to receive)
8. (to date)
a. salir con
Did you know that Ana is seeing a coworker?¿Sabías que Ana sale con un compañero del trabajo?
10. (to regard)
a. ver
I see Jake as a friend more than a future partner.Yo veo a Jake como amigo más bien que una futura pareja.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
11. (to perceive)
12. (to understand)
a. ver
Right now I don't expect you to understand, but one day you'll see.Ahora mismo no espero que lo entiendas, pero un día lo verás.
13. (to find out)
14. (to consider)
a. ver
We'll just have to see how this all turns out.Tendremos que esperar a ver cómo terminará esta situación.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
15. (religion)
a. la sede (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Holy See is the central governing body of the Roman Catholic church.La Santa Sede es el gobierno central de la Iglesia católica romana.
