yo vi

I saw

yo vi(yoh bee)

phrase

1. (I perceived with my eyes)

a. I saw

Yo vi a un hombre que corría en aquella dirección.

I saw a man running in that direction.

b. I watched

Yo anoche salí. - Pues yo vi la tele un rato y luego me fui a acostar.

I went out last night. - Well, I watched TV for a while, and then went to bed.

2. (I noticed)

a. I saw

Yo vi una mancha en el suéter, pero ahora no la encuentro.

I saw a stain on the sweater, but I can't find it now.

3. (I understood)

a. I saw

Yo vi que la policía no iba a hacer nada y decidí tomarme la justicia por mi mano.

I saw the police wasn't going to do anything, and decided to take the law into my own hands.

4. (it seemed to me)

a. I thought

Yo vi el problema demasiado complejo como para resolverlo sin la ayuda de expertos.

I thought the problem was too complex for us to solve it without the help of experts.

b.

no direct translation

Yo lo vi dispuesto a todo por ella.

He seemed to be prepared to do anything for her.

Marta cambió, ¿no crees? Yo la vi más relajada.

Marta has changed, don't you think? She appeared to be more relaxed.

5. (I imagined)

a. I pictured

Por un momento, yo te vi haciendo este trabajo. Sería perfecto para ti.

For one second, I pictured you doing this job. It'd be perfect for you.

6. (I met with)

a. I saw

Yo vi a mi abogada ayer porque tenía que hacerle una consulta.

I saw my lawyer yesterday because I needed her advice about something.