Mirada (en. Look)

/miˈɾaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The act of fixing one's sight on something or someone.
Her gaze was lost on the horizon.
Su mirada se perdió en el horizonte.
Expression or message conveyed through the eyes.
A glance can say more than a thousand words.
Una mirada puede decir más que mil palabras.
Attentive observation of something.
I need a more critical gaze on this matter.
Necesito una mirada más crítica sobre este asunto.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'mirar', which means to observe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take a glance
To quickly observe something.
echar una mirada
intense gaze
A gaze that expresses strong emotions.
mirada intensa
to give a glance
To take a quick visual examination of something.
dar una mirada

Related Words

to look
Action of fixing one's sight on something.
mirar
voyeur
A person who looks a lot, often in a prying manner.
mirón
viewpoint
A place from which something is observed.
mirador

Slang Meanings

flirtatious glance
She gave him a flirtatious glance to get his attention.
Le lanzó una mirada coqueta para llamar su atención.
piercing glare
He received a piercing glare when he told that joke.
Recibió una mirada fulminante cuando dijo esa broma.