se podía ver

could be seen

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could be seen Used to describe what was visible or could be seen from a place or situation.
SP: Desde la ventana se podía ver el mar.
EN: From the window, the sea could be seen.

Se podía ver a simple vista.

It was plain to see.

Se podía ver el lago Biwa desde donde estábamos parados.

We could see Lake Biwa from where we were standing.

Solo se podía ver a unos pocos marineros.

Only a few sailors could be seen.

No se podía ver ninguna estrella en el cielo.

No stars could be seen in the sky.