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come

ven(behn)

phrase

1.

(informal)

(imperative; second person singular)

a. come

Ven aquí, que te quiero enseñar una cosa.

Come here. I want to show you something.

2. (perceive with the eyes; third person plural)

a. they see

Si ven esta maravilla de computadora, no se van a conformar con la más barata.

If they see this wonderful computer, they won't be happy with the cheaper one.

b. see

Las águilas ven mejor que los seres humanos.

Eagles see better than people.

3. (perceive with the eyes; second person plural)

a. you see

Si ven unas gafas de sol sin dueño, son las mías. Las he perdido.

If you see a pair of unclaimed sunglasses, they're mine. I've lost them.

4. (understand; third person plural)

a. they see

Si ven que soy trabajador y cumplidor, ¿por qué no iban a renovarme el contrato?

If they see I'm hard-working and reliable, why wouldn't they renew my contract?

b. see

Cuando los alumnos ven que tomas en cuenta sus ideas, responden mejor.

When students see that you take their opinions into consideration, they respond better.

5. (understand; second person plural)

a. you see

He intentado hacerles comprender la gravedad de la situación, pero solo ven lo que quieren ver.

I've tried to make you understand the seriousness of the situation, but you only see what you choose to see.

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