Mirado (en. Looked at)

/miˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The action of observing something or someone.
His look was intense and full of curiosity.
Su mirado era intenso y lleno de curiosidad.
The way something is received or interpreted visually.
The look of the painting captured everyone's attention.
El mirado de la pintura capturó la atención de todos.
verb
Past participle of the verb mirar.
I have been looking at the horizon for hours.
He estado mirado hacia el horizonte por horas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

take a look
To take a quick glance at something.
dar un mirado
deep look
An observation that reveals intense feelings or thoughts.
mirado profundo
furtive look
A look that is quick and discreet.
mirado furtivo

Related Words

to look
Action of observing something.
mirar
voyeur
A person who observes indiscreetly.
mirón
look
The way the eyes see or express something.
mirada

Slang Meanings

To be in observer mode.
Today I'm very observant, I don't care what they say.
Hoy ando muy mirado, no me importa lo que digan.
To look intently or with interest.
That boy is very observant in class.
Ese chico está muy mirado en la clase.