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How to Say ‘Let me have a look...’ in Spain Spanish

A ver, déjeme mirar...

ah behr DEH-heh-meh mee-RAHR

[ah behr DEH-heh-meh mee-RAHR]

🇪🇸 In Spain: This is what you'll typically hear while the host checks the booking book or screen. It means "hold on", so wait rather than repeating your request.

Phrase Breakdown

A ver,

ah behr

Let's see,

This is a common filler while checking something. Say it as one word, 'aber', with a soft 'v' like 'b'.

Example

A ver, ¿qué tenemos hoy?

Let's see, what do we have today?

Words in this phrase

[ah]

(no direct translation)

Preposition required after 'afectar' before the object.

Example

Afecta a todos.

It affects everyone.

ver

[behr]

see / watch

Verb meaning to see; in sports contexts it often means to watch.

Example

Quiero ver la final del Mundial 2026.

I want to watch the 2026 World Cup final.

déjeme mirar...

DEH-heh-meh mee-RAHR

let me check...

'Déjeme' is the formal 'let me'. Stress 'dé', and say the 'j' as a throaty 'h'.

Example

Déjeme mirar la agenda.

Let me check the diary.

Words in this phrase

déjeme

[DEH-heh-meh]

let me

Formal command of 'dejar' plus 'me'; asks permission politely.

Example

Déjeme pensar un momento.

Let me think for a moment.

mirar

[mee-RAHR]

to look / check

Verb meaning to look at something, here to check availability.

Example

Voy a mirar la agenda.

I'm going to check the schedule.

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