vedrebbe

Vedrebbe is the third-person singular form of the conditional present of the Italian verb vedere (to see). It translates to “he would see,” “she would see,” or, when addressing someone formally, “you would see” (Lei). The conditional present is built from the future stem vedr- plus the typical conditional endings: -ei, -esti, -ebbe, -emmo, -este, -ebbero. Accordingly, the full paradigm is: io vedrei, tu vedresti, lui/lei vedrebbe, noi vedremmo, voi vedreste, loro vedrebbero.

Vedrebbe is used to express hypothetical or potential outcomes dependent on a condition, or to make polite, tentative statements. In conditional sentences, the if-clause (se …) usually employs the imperfect subjunctive, and the result clause uses the conditional: Se avesse tempo, vedrebbe il film. The mood can also convey courteous or speculative language in direct discourse, for example in narratives or reported speech.

Examples:

- Se avesse tempo, vedrebbe il film. (If he had time, he would see the film.)

- Lei vedrebbe volentieri una mostra se le fosse proposto. (She would gladly see an exhibit if it were proposed to her.)

Etymology and form notes:

Vedrebbe derives from vedere with the standard conditional endings, using the future stem vedr- for all persons. This form is common across Italian and contrasts with the first-person singular vedrei, which uses a slightly different ending. Vedrebbe is widely used in formal and informal Italian to discuss hypothetical perception or actions.