Italian Phrase
Ora vediamo...
Meaning
‘Now let’s see…’ is a short, informal way to signal that you are about to examine, explain, or reveal something. It can introduce a new point in a conversation, a presentation, or a written text.
When to use
Use it when you want to shift attention to a new detail, check a result, or invite the listener to share curiosity. It works well in both spoken and informal written Italian, especially in tutorials, storytelling, or casual chats.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oravediamo
Ora (adverb)
‘Ora’ means ‘now’ and is used to indicate the present moment or a transition to a new topic.
vediamo (vedere, 1st pl. pres.)
‘vediamo’ is the first‑person plural present of ‘vedere’ (to see). In this construction it works like the English ‘let’s see’, inviting the listener to look at something together.
🗨In Conversation
Abbiamo finito di parlare del passato. Ora vediamo come funziona il nuovo algoritmo.
We’ve finished talking about the past. Now let’s see how the new algorithm works.
Sì, fammi vedere il codice.
Yes, show me the code.
✕Common Mistakes
Io ora vediamo il risultato.
Do not add a subject pronoun (e.g., ‘Io ora vediamo’) – the verb already includes the ‘we’ meaning.
Ora vediamo i dati di vendita nel rapporto annuale.
Avoid using it in overly formal written reports; replace with ‘Passiamo ora a…’ for a more professional tone.
↔Alternatives
Vediamo ora...
Let's see now...
Adesso vediamo...
Now we’ll see...
Diamo un'occhiata...
Let's take a look...
Cultural Tip
‘Ora vediamo…’ is very common in everyday Italian and carries a friendly, inquisitive tone. It’s perfectly fine in informal settings, but in formal speeches you might prefer a more structured phrase such as ‘Passiamo ora a…’ or ‘Esaminiamo ora…’. Regional variations are minimal; the expression is understood throughout Italy.