"a ver" meaning in Spanish

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Interjection

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): Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 4 4 2 35 35 2 2 12 2 3
  5. let's see if; let me see if
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-3x6htT7t Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 4 4 2 35 35 2 2 12 2 3
  6. indicates a challange
    Sense id: en-a_ver-es-intj-tycVqXIV
  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): Spanish entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Spanish entries with incorrect language header: 4 4 2 35 35 2 2 12 2 3
  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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        {
          "text": "Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver?\nI bought some shoes. – Ooh, let me see!",
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        }
      ],
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        "show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!"
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        {
          "english": "Okay now, listen.",
          "text": "A ver, escúchame.",
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        },
        {
          "english": "All right, so, tell me more.",
          "text": "Bueno, a ver, cuéntame más.",
          "type": "example"
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      "glosses": [
        "a general lead-in, often to get someone's attention before asking a question or before giving an order; all right then; so; now..."
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          "now",
          "now"
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        {
          "english": "But I mean, it's no big deal.",
          "text": "A ver, tampoco es para tanto.",
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        "used when adding clarification; I mean; well..."
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          "well",
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          "text": "Tienes azúcar moreno? – A ver.\nDo you have any brown sugar? – Hmm, let me see...",
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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.",
          "text": "A ver si encuentro algo para ti.",
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        },
        {
          "english": "Let me see if I heard you correctly.",
          "text": "A ver si te oí bien.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "Hmm, how can I explain this to you...",
          "text": "A ver si te lo puedo explicar.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "let's see if; let me see if"
      ],
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          "let me see",
          "let me see"
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          "english": "Guess!",
          "text": "A ver si lo adivinas.",
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      "glosses": [
        "indicates a challange"
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      "id": "en-a_ver-es-intj-tycVqXIV"
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        {
          "english": "Perhaps we'll meet each other there!",
          "text": "A ver si nos vemos.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "I wonder when it starts.",
          "text": "A ver cuándo empieza.",
          "type": "example"
        }
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          "english": "You might fall!",
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          "text": "¿Vas a hacerlo? – ¡A ver!\nAre you going to do it? – Of course!",
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        "of course, obviously"
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        {
          "english": "You should come visit!",
          "text": "A ver cuándo vienes a visitarme.",
          "type": "example"
        }
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        "used to encourage"
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      "ipa": "/a ˈbeɾ/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "[a ˈβ̞eɾ]"
    },
    {
      "homophone": "haber"
    }
  ],
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          "english": "Okay now, listen.",
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          "hmm",
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        {
          "english": "Let's see if I can find something for you.",
          "text": "A ver si encuentro algo para ti.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "Let me see if I heard you correctly.",
          "text": "A ver si te oí bien.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "Hmm, how can I explain this to you...",
          "text": "A ver si te lo puedo explicar.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
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        "let's see if; let me see if"
      ],
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        [
          "let me see",
          "let me see"
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      "categories": [
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        {
          "english": "Guess!",
          "text": "A ver si lo adivinas.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "indicates a challange"
      ]
    },
    {
      "categories": [
        "Spanish terms with usage examples"
      ],
      "examples": [
        {
          "english": "Perhaps we'll meet each other there!",
          "text": "A ver si nos vemos.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
          "english": "I wonder when it starts.",
          "text": "A ver cuándo empieza.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "indicates curiosity; \"I wonder\""
      ],
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        [
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    {
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        {
          "english": "You might fall!",
          "text": "A ver si te caes.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "indicates concern"
      ],
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          "concern",
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    {
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        {
          "text": "¿Vas a hacerlo? – ¡A ver!\nAre you going to do it? – Of course!",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
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        "of course, obviously"
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          "obviously",
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        "Spanish terms with usage examples"
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      "examples": [
        {
          "english": "You should come visit!",
          "text": "A ver cuándo vienes a visitarme.",
          "type": "example"
        }
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "used to encourage"
      ]
    }
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    {
      "ipa": "/a ˈbeɾ/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "[a ˈβ̞eɾ]"
    },
    {
      "homophone": "haber"
    }
  ],
  "word": "a ver"
}

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