a ver

See also: aver, avér, avēr, avêr, and avër

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a ver (invariable)

(colloquial) to do [with something] (related or relevant)
Nada a ver!
Nonsense!
(literally, “That has nothing to do with anything!”)
(used with words tudo, nada, mais, muito, algo etc.) matching, harmonizing
Esta camisa é tudo a ver com você!
This shirt matches your personality in every way!
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see a,‎ ver.

Ellipsis of vamos a ver (literally “we are going to see”).

a ver

show me!; let me see!; let's have a look!
Me he comprado unos zapatos. – ¿A ver?
I bought some shoes. – Ooh, let me see!
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.
Okay now, listen.

Bueno, a ver, cuéntame más.
All right, so, tell me more.
used when adding clarification; I mean; well...
A ver, tampoco es para tanto.
But I mean, it's no big deal.
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.
Do you have any brown sugar? – Hmm, let me see...
let's see if; let me see if
A ver si encuentro algo para ti.
Let's see if I can find something for you.

A ver si te oí bien.
Let me see if I heard you correctly.

A ver si te lo puedo explicar.
Hmm, how can I explain this to you...
indicates a challange
A ver si lo adivinas.
Guess!
indicates curiosity; "I wonder"
A ver si nos vemos.
Perhaps we'll meet each other there!

A ver cuándo empieza.
I wonder when it starts.
indicates concern
A ver si te caes.
You might fall!
of course, obviously
¿Vas a hacerlo? – ¡A ver!
Are you going to do it? – Of course!
used to encourage
A ver cuándo vienes a visitarme.
You should come visit!