veamos

Veamos is the first-person plural present subjunctive form of the Spanish verb ver, and is widely used as a stand-alone expression meaning “let us see” or “let’s see.” It is often employed to introduce a next step, investigation, or evaluation, and to invite participation or soften a statement.

Etymology and form: Veamos derives from ver with the nosotros form in the present subjunctive. In everyday speech it is used without a devant clause and can function similarly to the imperative vamos a ver, though veamos conveys a subtler, more tentative sense. It is not interchangeable with vemos, which is the indicative and means “we see” in a factual sense.

Usage: Veamos appears in both spoken and written Spanish, especially when presenting analysis, examining documents, or guiding discussion. It can introduce a clause: “Veamos qué dice el informe.” It can mark a transition: “Veamos las posibles soluciones.” The expression is common in journalism, education, and casual conversation as a way to lead into examination or consideration.

Notes: The expression is informal and context-dependent; in some dialects it may feel quaint or literary. Variants include “vamos a ver” and the more colloquial “a ver,” which carry a similar sense but with different tone and register.

Examples: Veamos qué hay en el cajón. Veamos los datos del experimento. Veamos si es viable la propuesta.

See also: Vamos a ver; Ver.