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"Verse" is a form of "verse", a reflexive verb which is often translated as "to see oneself". "Reunirse" is a reciprocal verb which is often translated as "to meet". Learn more about the difference between "verse" and "reunirse" below.
verse(
behr
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seh
)A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to see oneself
Me quiero ver en el espejo a ver cómo me queda el corte de pelo.I want to see myself in the mirror to see how my haircut looks.
a. to see oneself
No me veo trabajando aquí de por vida.I don't see myself working here for the rest of my life.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
ver
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
7. (to observe)
a. to watch
Se sentaron en el sofá a ver su programa de televisión favorito.They sat on the sofa to watch their favorite television program.
b. to look at
Me gusta ir a ver los cuadros en el museo.I like to go look at paintings in the museum.
c. to see
He leído el libro, pero no he visto la película. ¿Es buena?I've read the book but haven't seen the movie. Is it any good?
8. (to notice)
a. to see
¿Tú ves la diferencia entre esta camisa y la azul?Do you see the difference between this shirt and the blue one?
9. (to verify)
a. to see
Este campo vio la muerte de muchos durante la guerra.This field saw the death of many during the war.
b. to witness
Esta ciudad ha visto tiempos buenos y malos.This city has witnessed good times and bad.
c. to live through
Mi abuelo ha visto cuatro guerras y sigue siendo optimista.My grandfather has lived through four wars, and he's still an optimist.
11. (to recognize)
12. (to comprehend)
13. (to picture)
b. to imagine
Todavía los puedo ver como si fuera ayer.I can still imagine you guys like it was yesterday.
14. (to meet)
15. (legal)
16. (to study)
a. to look at
El semestre que viene veremos el impacto de las empresas sobre el medioambiente.Next semester we will look at the impact of companies on the environment.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
18. (to observe)
a. to watch
Mamá, ¡ve! Puedo manejar el carro yo solito.Mom, watch! I can drive the car all by myself.
19. (to verify)
20. (to consider)
21. (to comprehend)
a. to see
¿Ya ves? - No, no veo. Explícame de nuevo la situación.You see? - No, I don't see. Explain the situation to me again.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
23. (appearance)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Ese actor no es de mal ver, pero a mí no me gusta.That actor isn't bad-looking, but I don't find him attractive.
¿Cómo es tu prima? - Es inteligente, trabajadora, y además tiene buen ver.What's your cousin like? - She's smart, hardworking, and she's also good-looking.
reunirse(
rreyoo
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neer
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seh
)A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to meet
Mi hermano y yo vamos a reunirnos en el café al mediodía.My brother and I are going to meet at the café at noon.
reunir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to gather
Mi papá nos reunió alrededor de la fogata para relatarnos cuentos.Dad gathered us around the campfire to tell us stories.
Quiero reunir a toda la familia para celebrar Navidad juntos.I want to gather the whole family to celebrate Christmas together.
b. to bring together
La boda reunió a sus dos familias por primera vez.The wedding brought together their two families for the first time.
a. to collect
A él le gusta reunir conchas marinas y meterlas en un frasco.He likes to collect seashells and put them in a jar.
4. (to satisfy)
a. to meet
Sus calificaciones no reúnen los requisitos mínimos para entrar al programa.His grades do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.
b. to fulfill
Los solicitantes de la beca deben reunir las condiciones especificadas.Applicants for the grant must fulfill the specified conditions.
