Italian Phrase
Come vedi qui...
Meaning
Literally 'as you see here', this phrase is used to draw the listener’s attention to something that is visible, whether on a screen, a piece of paper, or in the physical environment. It often precedes an explanation or a description of the item being pointed out.
When to use
Use it when you are showing someone a map, a chart, a photo, a document, or any visual element and you want to highlight a detail. It works both in informal conversation and in more formal presentations, though in very formal writing you might replace it with 'come si può osservare qui'.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Comevediqui...
Come
A conjunction meaning 'as' or 'how', used to introduce a comparison or explanation.
vedi
Second‑person singular present of the verb vedere (to see).
qui
Adverb meaning 'here', indicating the location of what is being pointed out.
Ellipsis (…)
Often used in spoken Italian to soften the statement or to leave the sentence open for what follows.
🗨In Conversation
Come vedi qui, il grafico mostra un aumento del 20% rispetto all'anno scorso.
As you can see here, the chart shows a 20% increase compared to last year.
Sì, è davvero impressionante! Come pensi di sfruttare questi dati?
Yes, that's really impressive! How do you plan to use this data?
✕Common Mistakes
Come vedi qui, il grafico è chiaro.
If you are speaking to a group, use the plural form 'vedete' or the formal 'vede' for a single polite addressee.
Come vedi qui, il risultato è sullo schermo di sinistra.
Do not confuse 'qui' (here) with 'lì' (there); use the one that matches the location you are pointing at.
Io come vedi qui, il risultato è positivo.
Avoid adding a subject pronoun before 'vedi' (e.g., *'Io come vedi qui'*), which is ungrammatical.
↔Alternatives
Come puoi vedere qui...
As you can see here...
Come si vede qui...
As one sees here...
Guarda qui...
Look here...
Cultural Tip
In Italian presentations, pointing with 'come vedi qui' is common and considered polite because it invites the listener to share the visual evidence. Avoid using it with a very formal audience unless you pair it with a more formal structure like 'come si può osservare qui'. In Southern Italy, speakers may add a hand gesture while saying the phrase, which adds emphasis.