Spanish Phrase
Ahora vamos a ver...
Meaning
Literally 'Now we are going to see...', this phrase is used to transition to a new point, to introduce an example, or to indicate that the speaker is about to examine something.
When to use
Use it at the start of a new segment in a conversation, presentation, or lesson when you want to draw attention to what comes next. It works in both informal chats and more formal settings like classrooms or meetings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ahoravamosaver
Ahora
Adverb of time meaning 'now', placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis.
Vamos a + infinitive
Periphrastic future construction; 'vamos' is the present indicative of 'ir' + preposition 'a' + infinitive, indicating an imminent action.
Ver
Infinitive verb meaning 'to see', 'to watch', or 'to check'. In this phrase it introduces something the speaker will examine or discuss.
🗨In Conversation
Ahora vamos a ver cómo se forma el pretérito perfecto.
Now let's see how the present perfect is formed.
¡Perfecto! Muéstrame el primer ejemplo.
Great! Show me the first example.
✕Common Mistakes
Ahora vamos a veré el video.
Avoid mixing the periphrastic future with a conjugated verb; use the infinitive after ‘vamos a’.
Ahora vamos a veré la película.
The verb should stay in infinitive form; ‘veré’ is future simple, which changes the meaning.
Ahora vamos a ver a la noticia.
Do not add an extra ‘a’ after ‘ver’; the construction ends with the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Ahora veamos...
Now let's see...
Ahora vamos a observar...
Now we will observe...
Ahora vamos a echar un vistazo a...
Now let's take a look at...
Cultural Tip
‘Vamos a ver’ is a very common filler in Spanish, similar to ‘let's see’ in English. It can be used to buy a moment while you think, or to smoothly shift topics. In some regions, speakers may drop the ellipsis and say simply ‘Ahora vamos a ver’ with a rising intonation to keep the conversation lively.