The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Ver is used to give direct orders or instructions related to seeing or looking at something, for example Ve la película conmigo. (Watch the movie with me.)

Ver is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations for the Imperative Mood.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Ver (to see) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Ver generally means “to see”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To look at something: for example, Ve esto (Look at this).

To watch or view something: for example, Ve la película (Watch the movie).

To check or verify something: for example, Ve si hay suficiente comida (Check if there’s enough food).

To consider or think about something: for example, Ve lo que digo (Consider what I’m saying).

To experience or witness something: for example, Ve lo que pasa (See what happens).

To visit or go see someone/something: for example, Ve a tu abuela (Go see your grandmother).

Colloquial usage (rude): for example, ¡Ve y haz tu trabajo! (Go and do your job! – implying the person is lazy or incompetent).

Examples

Examples of Ver in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Ve a la tienda y compra algunas frutas! (Go to the store and buy some fruit!)

Por favor, vea las instrucciones antes de comenzar. (Please read the instructions before starting.)

Veamos qué podemos hacer para ayudar a los necesitados. (Let’s see what we can do to help those in need.)

Amigos, ved la nueva película que estrenó anoche. (Friends, go see the new movie that premiered last night.)

Vean este video sobre cómo cultivar un huerto en casa. (Watch this video on how to grow a garden at home.)

Mamá, ve a descansar un rato. (Mom, go rest for a while.)

Señor, vea estos documentos y fírmelos, por favor. (Sir, please review these documents and sign them.)

Veamos qué opina la gente sobre el nuevo proyecto. (Let’s see what people think about the new project.)

Equipo, ved los detalles del plan de trabajo. (Team, go over the details of the work plan.)

Chicos, vean este tutorial sobre cómo hacer una paella. (Guys, watch this tutorial on how to make a paella.)

Amigo, ve a explorar esa ciudad antigua. (Friend, go explore that ancient city.)

Profesora, vea mi ensayo y dígame qué puedo mejorar. (Teacher, please review my essay and tell me what I can improve.)

Veamos si podemos encontrar un buen lugar para acampar. (Let’s see if we can find a good spot for camping.)

Jóvenes, ved las oportunidades que ofrece este programa. (Young people, go see the opportunities this program offers.)

Vean este documental sobre la vida en la selva amazónica. (Watch this documentary about life in the Amazon rainforest.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Ver (to see) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.