Example: Todavía está por ver si lloverá hoy o no.
Definition
"Estar por ver" is an expression used to indicate that something is yet to be determined or decided. It means that the outcome or result of a situation remains uncertain and has not been confirmed at the moment of speaking.
Translations
to remain to be seen
nog moeten blijken
estar per veure
rester à voir
abzuwarten sein
Etymology
The expression "estar por ver" comes from the Spanish verb 'estar' meaning 'to be' combined with 'por ver,' meaning 'to be seen.' It literally translates as 'to be for seeing,' implying that something is pending observation or confirmation. Did you know? This phrase captures the idea of waiting for evidence or proof before drawing conclusions.
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"Estar por ver" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to remain to be seen