This is the 449th most frequent Romanian word.
văd
"Văd" means "I see."
Here, 'văd' is used in its base form to mean 'to see', indicating perception.
Eu văd o pasăre pe cer.
I see a bird in the sky.
In this sentence, 'văd' is used figuratively, implying understanding or observation of progress.
Mă bucur că văd progres în munca ta.
I am glad that I see progress in your work.
In this instance, 'văd' conveys seeing something meaningful or symbolic—here the reflection as a friend.