Mirándote (en. Looking at you)

/miˈɾando.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the gerund of the verb mirar in the second person singular.
I was looking at you while I spoke.
Estaba mirándote mientras hablaba.
Indicates that someone is observing another person.
I got nervous when I realized you were looking at me.
Me puse nervioso al darme cuenta de que me estabas mirándote.

Etymology

From the verb 'mirar' combined with the pronoun 'te'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

looking you in the eyes
Act of directly observing someone in their eyes.
mirándote a los ojos
I can't stop looking at you
Inability to look away from someone due to their attraction.
no puedo dejar de mirándote
looking at you with affection
Observing someone with affection or love.
mirándote con cariño

Related Words

look
Action of directing the gaze towards something.
mirar
observation
Action of focusing attention on something to know it.
observación
attention
Interest or care given to something.
atención

Slang Meanings

Spending time focusing on someone you like.
I was looking at you the whole time at the party.
Estuve mirándote todo el tiempo en la fiesta.
Noticing someone in a flirtatious manner.
She kept looking at you in a flirtatious way.
Ella se quedó mirándote de forma coqueta.