"a ver" meaning in All languages combined

See a ver on Wiktionary

Adjective [Portuguese]

Head templates: {{pt-adj|inv=1}} a ver (invariable)
  1. (colloquial) to do [with something] (related or relevant) Tags: colloquial, invariable
    Sense id: en-a_ver-pt-adj-1Ir38OQk
  2. (used with words tudo, nada, mais, muito, algo etc.) matching, harmonizing Tags: invariable
    Sense id: en-a_ver-pt-adj-8Le3lTdG Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Portuguese entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 1 14 5 2 2 2 20 20 9 9 12 0 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 0 14 6 1 1 1 21 22 10 9 12 0 2 Disambiguation of Portuguese entries with incorrect language header: 8 67 25
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a, ver. Tags: invariable Derived forms: ter a ver
    Sense id: en-a_ver-pt-adj-TppZ8~iH

Interjection [Spanish]

IPA: /a ˈbeɾ/, [a ˈβ̞eɾ]
Etymology: Ellipsis of vamos a ver (literally “we are going to see”). Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|es|vamos a ver|lit=we are going to see}} Ellipsis of vamos a ver (literally “we are going to see”) Head templates: {{head|es|interjection}} a ver
  1. show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-nuAp9sPn
  2. a general lead-in, often to get someone's attention before asking a question or before giving an order; all right then; so; now...
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-htLbhWw9
  3. used when adding clarification; I mean; well...
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-wwoH4cV1
  4. used as a filled pause to indicate thinking or that one is looking for something; let's see...; let me see...; hmm
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-i-S0DS6M Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Spanish ellipses, Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 1 14 5 2 2 2 20 20 9 9 12 0 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 0 14 6 1 1 1 21 22 10 9 12 0 2 Disambiguation of Spanish ellipses: 4 4 4 21 20 10 10 20 0 7 Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 2 22 23 10 9 22 1 5
  5. (usually a ver si) let's see if; let me see if
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-3x6htT7t Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Spanish ellipses, Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 1 14 5 2 2 2 20 20 9 9 12 0 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 0 14 6 1 1 1 21 22 10 9 12 0 2 Disambiguation of Spanish ellipses: 4 4 4 21 20 10 10 20 0 7 Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 2 22 23 10 9 22 1 5
  6. indicates a challenge
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-13x2gu~j Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 2 22 23 10 9 22 1 5
  7. indicates curiosity; "I wonder"
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-6MABk-Jq
  8. indicates concern
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-uF8msFeI Categories (other): Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Spanish ellipses, Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 1 14 5 2 2 2 20 20 9 9 12 0 4 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 0 14 6 1 1 1 21 22 10 9 12 0 2 Disambiguation of Spanish ellipses: 4 4 4 21 20 10 10 20 0 7 Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 3 2 2 22 23 10 9 22 1 5
  9. of course, obviously
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-lBf8kJaI
  10. used to encourage
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-mejpte6E
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          ],
          "english": "I bought some shoes. – Ooh, let me see!",
          "text": "Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver?",
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      "glosses": [
        "show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!"
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          "english": "But I mean, it's no big deal.",
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        "used when adding clarification; I mean; well..."
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          "well",
          "well"
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          "english": "Do you have any brown sugar? – Hmm, let me see...",
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        "used as a filled pause to indicate thinking or that one is looking for something; let's see...; let me see...; hmm"
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          "let me see",
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          "hmm",
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          "english": "Let's see if I can find something for you.",
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          "english": "Let me see if I heard you correctly.",
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          "english": "Hmm, how can I explain this to you...",
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      "glosses": [
        "let's see if; let me see if"
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          "let me see",
          "let me see"
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        "(usually a ver si) let's see if; let me see if"
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          "english": "Guess!",
          "text": "A ver si lo adivinas.",
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      ],
      "glosses": [
        "indicates a challenge"
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          "english": "Perhaps we'll meet each other there!",
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          "english": "I wonder when it starts.",
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      "glosses": [
        "indicates curiosity; \"I wonder\""
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        "indicates concern"
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          "english": "Are you going to do it? – Of course!",
          "text": "¿Vas a hacerlo? – ¡A ver!",
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        "of course, obviously"
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          "of course"
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          "english": "You should come visit!",
          "text": "A ver cuándo vienes a visitarme.",
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      "glosses": [
        "used to encourage"
      ]
    }
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    {
      "ipa": "/a ˈbeɾ/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "[a ˈβ̞eɾ]"
    },
    {
      "homophone": "haber"
    }
  ],
  "word": "a ver"
}

Download raw JSONL data for a ver meaning in All languages combined (6.8kB)

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