The Portuguese verb "ver" means "to see" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "ver" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "ver" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | vejo |
| tu | you (informal) | vês |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | vê |
| nós | we | vemos |
| vós | you all (formal) | vedes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | veem |
Ela vê as notícias cedo.
say it EH-luh VAY
She watches the news early.
In other languages
- French Elle regarde les informations tôt.
- German Sie schaut die Nachrichten früh.
- Spanish Ella ve las noticias temprano.
- Dutch Zij kijkt vroeg naar het nieuws.
Eu vejo o mar daqui.
say it EU VAY-zoo
I see the sea from here.
In other languages
- French Je vois la mer d'ici.
- German Ich sehe das Meer von hier aus.
- Spanish Veo el mar desde aquí.
- Dutch Ik zie de zee vanaf hier.
How to Conjugate "ver" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | vi |
| tu | you (informal) | viste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | viu |
| nós | we | vimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | vistes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | viram |
Ele viu o pôr do sol.
say it VEE-oo
He saw the sunset.
In other languages
- French Il a vu le coucher du soleil.
- German Er sah den Sonnenuntergang.
- Spanish Vio la puesta de sol.
- Dutch Hij zag de zonsondergang.
Eu vi um filme engraçado.
say it VEE
I saw a funny movie.
In other languages
- French J'ai vu un film drôle.
- German Ich sah einen lustigen Film.
- Spanish Vi una película divertida.
- Dutch Ik zag een grappige film.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | via |
| tu | you (informal) | vias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | via |
| nós | we | víamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | víeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | viam |
Ela via o sol a nascer.
say it VEE-uh
She saw the sun rising.
In other languages
- French Elle a vu le soleil se lever.
- German Sie sah die Sonne aufgehen.
- Spanish Vio salir el sol.
- Dutch Zij zag de zon opkomen.
Eu via televisão à noite.
say it VEE-uh
I watched television at night.
In other languages
- French J'ai regardé la télévision la nuit.
- German Ich sah nachts fern.
- Spanish Vi la televisión por la noche.
- Dutch Ik keek 's nachts televisie.
How to Conjugate "ver" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | verei |
| tu | you (informal) | verás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | verá |
| nós | we | veremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | vereis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | verão |
Ele verá os amigos hoje.
say it EH-leh veh-RAH oosh ah-MEE-goosh OH-zheh
He will see his friends today.
In other languages
- French Il verra ses amis aujourd'hui.
- German Er wird heute seine Freunde sehen.
- Spanish Verá a sus amigos hoy.
- Dutch Hij zal vandaag zijn vrienden zien.
Eu verei o filme novo.
say it eh-OO veh-REH-ee oo FEEL-meh NOH-voo
I will see the new movie.
In other languages
- French Je verrai le nouveau film.
- German Ich werde den neuen Film sehen.
- Spanish Veré la nueva película.
- Dutch Ik zal de nieuwe film zien.
How to Conjugate "ver" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | veria |
| tu | you (informal) | verias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | veria |
| nós | we | veríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | veríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | veriam |
Você veria o sol nascer.
say it voo-SEH vuh-REE-ah
You would see the sun rise.
In other languages
- French Vous verriez le soleil se lever.
- German Ihr würdet den Sonnenaufgang sehen.
- Spanish Veríais salir el sol.
- Dutch Jullie zouden de zon zien opkomen.
Eu veria esse filme hoje.
say it eu vuh-REE-ah
I would see that movie today.
In other languages
- French Je verrais ce film aujourd'hui.
- German Ich würde diesen Film heute sehen.
- Spanish Vería esa película hoy.
- Dutch Ik zou die film vandaag zien.
Frequently Asked Questions About "ver"
Is "ver" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Ver" is an irregular Portuguese verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "ver" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "ver" means "to see" in English.
How do you conjugate "ver" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → vejo, tu → vês, ele/ela/você → vê, nós → vemos, vós → vedes, eles/elas/vocês → veem.
How many tenses does "ver" have in Portuguese?
"Ver" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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