a ver
Meanings
Interjection
1. show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!
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...
3. used when adding clarification; I mean; well...
4. used as a filled pause to indicate thinking or that one is looking for something; let's see...; let me see...; hmm
5. let's see if; let me see if (usually a ver si)
6. indicates a challenge
7. indicates curiosity; "I wonder"
8. indicates concern
9. of course, obviously
10. used to encourage
Examples84
Bueno, a ver, cuéntame más.
All right, so, tell me more.
A ver, escúchame.
Okay now, listen.
A ver cuándo empieza.
I wonder when it starts.
Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver?
I bought some shoes. – Ooh, let me see!
A ver, tampoco es para tanto.
But I mean, it's no big deal.
Tienes azúcar moreno? – A ver.
Do you have any brown sugar? – Hmm, let me see...