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"Viste" is a form of "viste", a phrase which is often translated as "you saw". "Has visto" is a form of "has visto", a phrase which is often translated as "you've seen". Learn more about the difference between "viste" and "has visto" below.
viste(
bees
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teh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in statements; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you saw
Viste el accidente, pero ¿no quieres declarar como testigo?You saw the accident, but you don't want to testify as a witness?
b. you watched
Viste esa película ayer. ¿Hoy la vas a ver otra vez?You watched that movie yesterday. Are you going to watch it again today?
2. (informal) (in questions; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. did you see
¿Viste lo que tenía puesto Marcelo? Parecía un payaso.Did you see what Marcelo was wearing? He looked like a clown.
b. did you watch
¿Viste el video que te envié hoy? - Todavía no.Did you watch the video I sent you today? - Not yet.
has visto(
ahs
bees
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (you've perceived with your eyes; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you've seen
Si has visto la iglesia, estarás de acuerdo conmigo en que es de estilo gótico.If you've seen the church, you'll agree with me that it's in Gothic style.
b. you saw
¿Por qué pones esa cara? Cualquiera diría que has visto un fantasma.Why are you pulling that face? Anyone would think you saw a ghost.
2. (informal) (you've witnessed; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you've seen
Bueno, ya has visto cómo me habla. ¿No estarías tú también enfadada en mi lugar?Well, you've seen the way he talks to me. Wouldn't you also be angry if you were me?
b. you've lived through (you've experienced)
Pero tú que has visto tanto, ¿cómo es posible que todavía te sorprendas de nada?How can you still be surprised by anything when you've lived through so much?
3. (informal) (you've confirmed; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
