Mirarle (en. Look at him)

/miˈɾaɾ.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To direct one’s gaze or attention towards a person.

I want to look him in the eyes when I talk to you.

Quiero mirarle a los ojos cuando te hable.

To observe someone with interest or attention.

I was looking at him while he was talking.

Estuve mirándole mientras hablaba.

To pay attention to someone’s presence or actions.

It is important to look at him when he is explaining.

Es importante mirarle cuando está explicando.

From the Spanish 'mirar' combined with the pronoun 'le'.

to look at someone sideways

To observe someone in a discreet manner.

mirarle de reojo

to look at someone with disdain

To look at someone with contempt or displeasure.

mirarle con desdén

I can't help but look at him/her

It means that one cannot take their eyes off someone.

no puedo dejar de mirarle

mirar

To direct one's gaze towards something.

mirar

sight

Sense that allows the perception of light stimuli.

vista

attention

Concentration or interest towards something.

atención

To take a look

I'm going to take a look at that girl.

Voy a echarle un ojo a esa chica.

To check

Let me check on him/her to see what he/she is doing.

Déjame checarle para ver qué hace.