How do you say "Did you see" in Portuguese?

"Did you see" in Portuguese is "Viste". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘Did you see’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Viste" mean in English?

"Viste" means "Did you see" in English. Usage tip: [Viste] is the [tu] form for "you saw / did you see." Swap the verb and keep the pattern: [ouviste?] "did you hear?", [sentiste?] "did you feel?".

Viste

VEESH-tuh

[VEESH-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Viste] is the [tu] form for "you saw / did you see." Swap the verb and keep the pattern: [ouviste?] "did you hear?", [sentiste?] "did you feel?".

Phrase Breakdown

Viste

[VEESH-tuh]

Did you see

Past tense of 'ver' used informally with 'tu' to ask if someone saw something.

Example

Viste o lance perigoso no jogo?

Did you see the dangerous play in the match?

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The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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