Miradas (en. Looks)

/miˈɾaðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of looking or the way in which something is observed.
The glances of the lovers were intense and full of meaning.
Las miradas de los amantes eran intensas y llenas de significado.
Interpretation or judgment made upon seeing something.
The audience's glances were of astonishment at the performance.
Las miradas del público eran de asombro ante la actuación.
Eye expression that can convey emotions.
A glance can say more than a thousand words.
Una mirada puede decir más que mil palabras.

Etymology

From the verb 'mirar', which comes from the Latin 'mirare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Stealthy glance
A glance that is made quickly and discreetly so as not to be noticed.
mirada furtiva
To look out of the corner of one's eye
To observe or look sideways, usually with curiosity or distrust.
mirar de reojo
A look that says it all
A glance that clearly expresses what one feels without the need for words.
una mirada que lo dice todo

Related Words

To look
To direct the view toward something.
mirar
Peeping Tom
A person who observes with curiosity, especially what does not concern them.
mirón
Visual
Related to sight or vision.
visual

Slang Meanings

Intense look that implies attraction.
He shot her a glance that took her breath away.
Le lanzó una mirada que lo dejó sin aliento.
Look of disapproval.
Her sidelong glance told you she did not agree.
Su mirada de reojo te decía que no estaba de acuerdo.