Mirar (en. Look)

/miˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Direct the view towards something.

She is looking out the window.

Ella mira por la ventana.

Examine something carefully.

I need to look at the details of the contract.

Necesito mirar los detalles del contrato.

Consider or take something into account.

Make sure that this is important.

Mira que esto es importante.

From the Latin 'mirari', which means 'to admire' or 'to see'.

look the other way

Ignore a problem or situation.

mirar hacia otro lado

glance sideways

Observe someone or something discreetly.

mirar de reojo

look upon favorably

Show approval towards something.

mirar con buenos ojos

glance

Action of looking, expression that conveys emotions.

mirada

voyeur

Person who watches excessively, often in a curious or indiscreet manner.

mirón

look back

Reflecting on the past.

mirar atrás

To see something distractedly.

I was looking just to look, without paying attention.

Estaba mirando por mirar, sin prestar atención.

To take a quick look.

I'm going to check the mail for a moment.

Voy a mirar un momento el correo.