si vede

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “one sees”.

Interjection

si vede

  1. used to indicate that the other interlocutor's prior statement has been demonstrated clearly and visibly; obviously
    Purtroppo non ho fatto un bel lavoro./ Si vede!
    Unfortunately I did not do a very good job./ Well obviously!

Phrase

si vede

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see si,‎ vede.
    Dalla montagna si vede bene il lago.
    From the mountain, you can see the lake well.
  2. (with che + ind.) it is likely or obvious (that); it looks (like); it appears (that)
    Non chiedergli ulteriori domande, si vede che è molto stressato.
    Do not ask him any more questions; it looks like he's very stressed out.
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