como se ve

as it is seen

as he looks

como se ve(koh-moh seh beh)

phrase

1. (used to talk about perspective; third person singular)

a. as it is seen

Este es el pueblo, como se ve desde la cima de la montaña.

This is the village, as it is seen from the top of the mountain.

2. (used to talk about aspect; third person singular)

a. as he looks

Andrés no es tan inocente como se ve.

Andres is not quite as innocent as he looks.

b. as she looks

Quiero verme tan linda como se ve ella a los 90 años.

I want to look as pretty as she looks at 90.

c. as it looks

Dibuja el objeto tal como se ve.

Draw the object just as it looks.

3.

(formal)

(used to talk about aspect; second person singular)

a. as you look

Su hermano no se ve tan alto como se ve usted.

Your brother doesn't look as tall as you look.