Mírenme (en. Look at me)

/ˈmiɾen.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Imperative of 'to look' in the first person singular, used to request attention.
When I arrive, look at me everyone!
Cuando llegue, ¡mírenme a todos!
Expression used to capture the attention of others.
Look at me, I have something important to say.
Mírenme, tengo algo importante que decir.
Invitation to observe someone or something specific.
Look at me, I've changed my look.
Mírenme, he cambiado de look.

Etymology

From the verb 'mirar' with the addition of the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look at me carefully
Requests to be observed carefully.
mírenme bien
look me in the eyes
Asking for direct eye contact.
mírenme a los ojos
look at me and listen to me
Requests both visual and auditory attention.
mírenme y escúchenme

Related Words

look
To direct the gaze towards something.
mirar
pay attention
To pay attention to something or someone.
atender

Slang Meanings

Used among friends to attract attention playfully.
When I enter the party, I shout 'look at me!'
Cuando entro a la fiesta, grito '¡mírenme!'
An exaggerated way to ask for attention on social media.
In my last post, I put 'look at me!' so everyone would comment.
En mi último post, puse '¡mírenme!' para que todos comenten.