Mirad (en. Behold)
/miˈɾað/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of directing the sight towards something.
Look how the bird flies!
¡Mirad cómo vuela el pájaro!
Used to attract someone's attention.
Look! Here comes the train.
¡Mirad! Ahí viene el tren.
Indicates observation or attention towards something specific.
Look at the stars in the sky.
Mirad las estrellas en el cielo.
Etymology
From the Latin 'mirare', meaning to see, observe.
Common Phrases and Expressions
look up
It is used to direct someone's attention to the sky or something above.
mirad hacia arriba
look at this
Phrase used to present something to someone's attention.
mirad esto
look at the future
Expression that invites reflection on what is to come.
mirad el futuro
Related Words
mirar
Act of observing or contemplating.
mirar
visión
Ability to see.
visión
lado
Location or position to the side.
lado
Slang Meanings
An informal way to say 'look' among friends.
Hey, look what I found!
¡Eh, mirad lo que encontré!
Invitation to pay attention to something interesting.
Look, this is amazing!
¡Mirad, esto está increíble!