Mirarme (en. Look at me)

/miˈɾaɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of observing one's own image in a mirror or reflective surface.
I like to look at myself in the mirror every morning.
Me gusta mirarme en el espejo cada mañana.
Carefully examining one's own appearance.
Before going out, I always look at myself to make sure I'm well-dressed.
Antes de salir, siempre me miro para asegurarme de que estoy bien vestido.
To reflect oneself in the perception of others.
It is important to look at oneself and reflect on our actions.
Es importante mirarse a uno mismo y reflexionar sobre nuestras acciones.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'mirar' with the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look at myself in the mirror
Seeing my own image in a mirror.
mirarme al espejo
I can't stop looking at myself
It reflects an attitude of vanity or self-admiration.
no puedo dejar de mirarme
looking at myself and not finding myself
Feeling of loss of identity or personal confusion.
mirarme y no encontrarme

Related Words

mirar
The action of observing something attentively.
mirar
reflejar
To make something return light or an image.
reflejar
photography
An image captured by a camera.
fotografía

Slang Meanings

Show off
Don't be so showy, you don't need to be looking at yourself all the time.
No seas tan chulo, no necesitas estar mirándote todo el tiempo.
Brag
After he bought his new car, he only spends time looking at himself.
Después de que se compró su nuevo coche, solo se pasa mirándose.