a ver
Spanish, interjection/a ˈbeɾ/
a ver is spelled A-V-E-R (4 letters). A ver is a Spanish interjection meaning “show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!” (English Wiktionary, September 2026). The Spanish Wiktionary (Wikcionario) defines it as “Se usa para pedir al interlocutor que (de)muestre algo que presume saber o poseer”.
What does a ver mean in English?
interjection
- 1
show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!
Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver?
- 2
a general lead-in, often to get someone's attention before asking a question or before giving an order; all right then; so; now...
A ver, escúchame.
- 3
used when adding clarification; I mean; well...
A ver, tampoco es para tanto.
- 4
used as a filled pause to indicate thinking or that one is looking for something; let's see...; let me see...; hmm
Tienes azúcar moreno? – A ver.
- 5
let's see if; let me see if
A ver si encuentro algo para ti.
- 6
indicates a challenge
A ver si lo adivinas.
- 7
indicates curiosity; "I wonder"
A ver si nos vemos.
- 8
indicates concern
A ver si te caes.
Source: English Wiktionary, Spanish section, dump of September 2, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
How Spanish dictionaries define it
phrase: 1. Se usa para introducir un nuevo razonamiento, generalmente en forma de respuesta a una pregunta o contraargumentación previamente formulada. 2. Se usa para expresar una ponderación o pensamiento sobre algo de lo que no se tiene certeza si ocurrirá. 3. Se usa para desafiar al intelocutor.
interjection: 1. Se usa para pedir al interlocutor que (de)muestre algo que presume saber o poseer.
The definition in the Spanish Wiktionary (Wikcionario), in Spanish.
Source: Spanish Wiktionary (Wikcionario), dump of September 1, 2026 (CC BY-SA 4.0), through kaikki.org.
How do you pronounce a ver?
- /a ˈbeɾ/
- [a ˈβ̞eɾ]
Sources: English Wiktionary, Spanish Wiktionary (Wikcionario) (dumps of September 2, 2026 and September 1, 2026); recordings from Wikimedia Commons.