Miraban (en. They looked)
/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.