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How do you say to see in Portuguese?

There are a few ways to say "to see" in Portuguese, depending on the context:

General "to see":

* ver: This is the most common and general way to say "to see." It can be used for all types of seeing, from physical sight to understanding something.

For visual perception:

* enxergar: This is more specific to physical sight and implies seeing something clearly.

* vislumbrar: This means to glimpse or catch a brief view of something.

For understanding:

* perceber: This means to understand or realize something.

* compreender: This means to understand or grasp the meaning of something.

For meeting:

* ver: You can also use "ver" to say "to meet," but in this case, it's usually followed by the person's name.

Examples:

* Eu quero ver o filme. (I want to see the movie.)

* Ele enxerga muito bem. (He sees very well.)

* Ela vislumbrou um passarinho no jardim. (She glimpsed a bird in the garden.)

* Não percebi o que ele disse. (I didn't understand what he said.)

* Compreendo o seu ponto de vista. (I understand your point of view.)

* Eu vou ver o João amanhã. (I'm going to see John tomorrow.)

The best way to choose the right word will depend on the specific situation and the nuance you want to convey.

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