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    Miraban (en. Were watching)

    /miˈɾaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To see something or someone attentively.
    They were watching the soccer match with great interest.
    Ellos miraban el partido de fútbol con mucho interés.
    To observe with curiosity or attention.
    The children were watching the animals at the zoo.
    Los niños miraban a los animales en el zoológico.
    To direct one's gaze towards an object.
    They were looking at the stars on the clear night.
    Miraban las estrellas en la noche despejada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mirare', which means 'to see' or 'to observe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to glance sideways
    To observe someone or something discreetly.
    mirar de reojo
    to look the other way
    To intentionally ignore something or someone.
    mirar hacia otro lado
    to look back
    To reflect on past experiences.
    mirar al pasado
    to look at with disdain
    To observe someone or something with contempt or disdain.
    mirar con desdén

    Related Words

    to look
    To direct the gaze towards something.
    mirar
    observation
    The action of looking or paying attention to something.
    observación
    mirror
    A surface that reflects light and allows you to see the image.
    espejo

    Slang Meanings

    To look without being seen.
    I was at the party, but they were watching from the door.
    Estaba en la fiesta, pero miraban desde la puerta.
    To observe something with interest or curiosity.
    At the exhibition, everyone was watching as if they were hypnotized.
    En la exposición, todos miraban como si estuvieran hipnotizados.