What does ve in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ve in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ve in Spanish.

The word ve in Spanish means name of the letter v, go, go, work, wear, go [+ gerund], be off, get to [+ gerund], go with, fit with, square with, go [+ gerund], be going to [+ infinitive], go to get, see, see, see, look at, go over, see, find yourself, see yourself, see, deal with, look, beats me!, what do you think?, what is your opinion?, what do you have to say now?, W, a lick and a promise, it looks like, it seems like, it's obvious. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ve

name of the letter v

nombre femenino (uve)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Desde la última reforma a la uve también se la llama ve.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The letter W is called double-u when you are reciting the letters of the alphabet.

go

verbo intransitivo (dirigirse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Este tren va a Madrid. Para llegar al museo, tienes que tomar el autobús que va hacia el sur.
This train goes to Madrid. To get to the museum, you have to take the bus that goes south.

go

verbo intransitivo (asistir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Mis padres no me dejan ir a la fiesta. La clase de hoy estuvo muy interesante, pero mi compañera no pudo ir.
My parents won't let me go to the party. Today's class was very interesting, but my classmate couldn't go.

work

verbo intransitivo (informal (funcionar)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El ordenador no va; tendré que llamar al técnico.
The computer isn't working. I'm going to have to call a technician.

wear

(llevar puesto)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Las azafatas tienen que ir de uniforme.
Stewardesses must wear a uniform.

go [+ gerund]

(futuro próximo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Esta tarde vamos a nadar en la piscina. Voy a comprarme unos zapatos de cuero.
I'm going to buy some leather shoes.

be off

verbo pronominal (marcharse) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ya me voy porque tengo que preparar la cena.
I'm off because I have to get dinner ready.

get to [+ gerund]

verbo intransitivo (acción progresiva)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Yo voy pelando las verduras mientras tú cortas la carne. Hay que ir pensando en el lanzamiento del nuevo producto.
We must get on with thinking about the launch of the new product.

go with, fit with, square with

(concordar, armonizar)

Menospreciar a los demás no va con mis ideas.
Undermining others doesn't fit (or: go) with my ideas.

go [+ gerund]

(ponerse a conjeturar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
No vayas a creer que no me gustó la carne; es que estoy muy llena.
Don't go thinking that I didn't like the meat. I'm just very full.

be going to [+ infinitive]

(intencionalidad)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Iba a salir, pero comenzó a llover y tuve que devolverme.
I was going to go out, but it started raining and I had to head back.

go to get

(ir a buscar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Voy por un pan al súper; ya vuelvo.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I'm just nipping out the shops. Do you need anything?

see

verbo transitivo (con los ojos)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ayer fuimos a ver la película.
We went to see the movie yesterday.

see

verbo transitivo (entender)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Ves lo que quiero decir? Me cuesta mucho explicar conceptos abstractos.
See what I mean? It's really hard to explain abstract concepts.

see

verbo transitivo (visitar a alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Este sábado vamos a ver a la abuela. Tienes fiebre; deberías ver a un médico.
This Saturday we're going to see grandma. You've got a fever so you should see a doctor.

look at, go over

verbo transitivo (examinar, tratar)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
En la reunión de mañana veremos estos asuntos.
We'll go over these matters in tomorrow's meeting.

see

verbo transitivo (percibir algo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Martín ve la posibilidad de un negocio en este lugar.
Martin sees the potential for a business here.

find yourself

verbo pronominal (hallarse, encontrarse)

El alcalde podría verse en problemas de hacerse públicas unas fotos comprometedoras.
The mayor could find himself in trouble over the release of some compromising photos.

see yourself

verbo pronominal (imaginarse en una situación)

No acepté su propuesta de matrimonio porque no me veo casada y con hijos.
I didn't accept his marriage proposal because I can't see myself married with children.

see

(encontrarse con alguien)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El jefe me pidió que me viera con él después de la reunión.
The boss asked me to see him after the meeting

deal with

(coloquial (enfrentarse a alguien) (confront, speak with)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mi abuelo es un hombre severo: si sigues fastidiándolo, te las verás con él.
My grandfather is a severe man. If you carry on bothering him, you'll have to deal with him.

look

verbo pronominal (AmL (tener cierta apariencia)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Te ves mal; ¿tienes algún problema? Anoche no dormí bien y hoy me veo cansada.
You look out of sorts: have you got a problem?

beats me!

expresión (no tengo idea)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

what do you think?, what is your opinion?

expresión (AmL, coloquial (pide opinión)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Podemos vernos en un café y hablar, ¿cómo la ve?

what do you have to say now?

expresión (AmL, coloquial (hacer alarde)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Me dieron el trabajo, ¿cómo la ve?

W

nombre femenino (letra W)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pocas palabras empiezan con doble ve en español.
Few words begin with a W in Spanish.

a lick and a promise

locución pronominal (coloquial (limpiar: lo que está a la vista) (colloquial)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Limpié rápido lo que ve la suegra y me fui de compras.
I quickly cleaned with a lick and a promise then went shopping.

it looks like, it seems like

locución conjuntiva (aparentemente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Nadie conocía su situación, pero por lo que se ve tenían problemas económicos.
Nobody knows what their situation is, but it looks like they have financial problems.

it's obvious

expresión (expresa conformidad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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