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"Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". "Lo veo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I see him". Learn more about the difference between "lo veo" and "si" below.
lo veo(
loh
beh
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oh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I see him (masculine)
Hablo seguido con Franco. Lo veo al menos una vez por semana.I talk with Franco often. I see him at least once a week.
b. I see it
¿Puedes ver el tanque enemigo? - Sí, lo veo.Can you see the enemy tank? - Yes, I see it.
2. (formal) (I observe you)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. I see you
¡Cada vez que lo veo, tiene un corte de pelo diferente!Everytime I see you, you have a different haircut!
si(
see
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
