he used to see

veía

he used to see(hi yust tu si)

phrase

1. (he would see)

a. veía

When he was a new homeowner, he used to see kids playing in their yards. Nowadays, the kids stay inside to play video games.

Cuando era un nuevo propietario, veía a niños jugando en sus patios. Hoy en día, los niños se quedan dentro para jugar videojuegos.

b. solía ver

He used to see thugs on the streets in his neighborhood. However, ever since his neighbors started a neighborhood watch, the streets are safe.

Solía ver a matones en las calles de su barrio. Sin embargo, desde que sus vecinos empezaron una vigilancia vecinal, las calles son seguras.

2. (he used to visit)

a. veía

He used to see his grandmother every day as a child.

Veía a su abuela cada día de niño.

b. solía ver

He used to see his father every other week. When his father remarried, he never saw him again.

Solía ver a su padre cada dos semanas. Cuando su padre volvió a casarse, nunca volvió a verlo.