What does vedere in Italian mean?

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

The word vedere in Italian means see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see oneself, examine, see, understand, see, see, decide, think, on closer inspection, I'll show you, have something to do with, to show, to reveal, show, surprise, shock, scare, make sbd see stars from pain, show up, see out of the corner of your eye, viewpoint, how you see things, nothing to do with, no relationship with, no relation to, have nothing to do with, no longer stop by, unable to stand or sbd, not look kindly upon, not view highly, can't wait, look forward to, can't wait for, not see beyond your nose, stop it or you'll have to deal with me, wait and see, I'll show you what I can do, I'll show you what I'm capable of, see sbd in a good light, see the sun from behind bars, see the light, see a speck in someone's eye (...and not the beam in your own), watch TV, see stars, look forward, look into the future, see poorly, see everything black, see pink, see red, be overly optimistic, be furious, watch a movie, see a show, no wonder!, I should think so too!. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word vedere

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verbo intransitivo (avere la facoltà della vista)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

A causa di quell'incidente non vede più dall'occhio destro. // Odio quando al cinema mi si piazza davanti uno alto due metri e io non ci vedo più.

Because of that accident he can no longer see with his right eye. // I hate it when someone two metres tall sits down in front of me at the movies and I can no longer see.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (percepire con la vista)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Dall'aereo abbiamo visto dei panorami mozzafiato.

We saw some amazing views from the plane.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (osservare, assistere) (film, show)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Stavo vedendo la partita in televisione quando mi hanno suonato alla porta.

I was watching the match on TV when someone rang the doorbell.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (incontrare, trovare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

L'altro giorno ho visto Gino alla fermata dell'autobus e abbiamo chiacchierato un po'.

I saw Gino at the bus stop the other day and we chatted a bit.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (visitare luoghi)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Siamo stati a Roma e abbiamo visto il Colosseo e i Musei Vaticani.

We went to Rome and saw the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (incontrarsi)

Allora ci vediamo domani alle 9 davanti alla stazione.

We will see each other tomorrow in front of the station.

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(controllare, visitare [qlcn])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Dovresti farti vedere da un medico con quella brutta tosse che hai. // Vai in camera a vedere come sta tuo fratello.

You should have a doctor look at that.

see oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (constatare per se stessi) (literal)

Quando i fuggiaschi si sono visti in trappola, si sono finalmente arresi. // A causa della Vostra inadempienza ci vediamo costretti a rescindere il contratto.

When the fugitives saw they were trapped, they finally surrendered. // Owing to your non-fulfilment we find ourselves forced to withdraw from the contract.

examine

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (esaminare, consultare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Vedi un po' se trovi in questo ricettario la ricetta che ti interessa.

See if you can find the recipe you want in this book.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (immaginare [qc]) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Dice che nei suoi sogni vede spesso delle moltitudini di angeli.

She says she often sees lots of angels in her dreams.

understand

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (comprendere, capire)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Mi dispiace ma non vedo come io possa aiutarlo.

I'm sorry but I can't see how I can help you.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (poker: accettare la puntata) (cards)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Meno male che non ho visto il piatto: avrei perso della grossa.

ⓘQuesta frase non è una traduzione della frase inglese. She saw him and raised the bet by twenty.

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verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (fare esperienze) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Di tipi come quello ne ho già visti parecchi, se pensa di gabbarmi si sbaglia. // Ne ho viste di cose che voi umani non potete immaginare...

I've seen lots of people like him; if he thinks he can trick me he's mistaken. // I've seen things you humans can't imagine.

decide

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (decidere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Sinceramente a me non stanno molto simpatici, ma vedi tu se è il caso di invitarli.

I'm not a big fan of them, but you decide if you want to invite them.

think

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (considerare, ritenere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

A me non sembra una bella situazione; tu come la vedi? // Mah, la vedo difficile essere a Milano prima di pranzo.

It doesn't look like a good situation to me; what do you think? Well, I think it will be difficult to be in Milan before lunchtime.

on closer inspection

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

A ben vedere, quel libro non è poi così male.

On closer inspection, that book isn't actually that bad.

I'll show you

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

have something to do with

to show, to reveal

She is very unhappy but she does not show it.

show

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (mostrare)

Let me see the present you got Federica.

surprise, shock, scare

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (idiomatico, figurato (spaventare, mettere in difficoltà)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

make sbd see stars from pain

show up

see out of the corner of your eye

viewpoint

how you see things

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

nothing to do with, no relationship with, no relation to

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Questi dolci non hanno niente a che vedere con quelli che fa mia nonna.

These sweets have no relation to grandma's.

have nothing to do with

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

no longer stop by

unable to stand or sbd

not look kindly upon, not view highly

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

can't wait, look forward to

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato (bramare)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

can't wait for

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

not see beyond your nose

stop it or you'll have to deal with me

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

wait and see

I'll show you what I can do, I'll show you what I'm capable of

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

see sbd in a good light

see the sun from behind bars

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

see the light

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Mi sembra di vedere la luce: finalmente il progetto è quasi finito.

I think I see the light: the project is finally almost finished.

see a speck in someone's eye (...and not the beam in your own)

watch TV

see stars

look forward, look into the future

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

see poorly

see everything black

(literally)

see pink

(literally)

see red

(literally)

be overly optimistic

be furious

watch a movie

see a show

no wonder!, I should think so too!

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

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