Mira (en. Look)
/ˈmiɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of looking or seeing.
The sight of the telescope is adjusted.
La mira del telescopio está ajustada.
The direction in which one observes.
The sight of the rifle is aligned.
La mira del rifle está alineada.
verb
The action of observing with attention.
Look towards the window.
Mira hacia la ventana.
To use sight to perceive something.
Look at what I found.
Mira lo que he encontrado.
Etymology
From Latin 'mirare', which means 'to look, to observe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
look here
Indicates that something should be observed in a specific place.
mira aquí
look who's talking
It is used when someone criticizes another and does not act differently.
mira quién habla
look at what you've done
Used to point out the consequences of an action.
mira lo que has hecho
Related Words
mirador
An elevated place from where the landscape can be observed.
mirador
miramiento
Attention or consideration towards something or someone.
miramiento
Slang Meanings
When looking with interest or curiosity.
Look, that's interesting.
Mira, eso está interesante.
An expression used to draw attention to something.
Look at that, how impressive!
¡Mira eso, qué impresionante!