Miraron (en. They looked)

/miˈɾaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To observe something attentively.
They watched the movie last night.
Ellos miraron la película anoche.
To direct the gaze towards something.
They looked towards the horizon in search of signals.
Miraron hacia el horizonte en busca de señales.
To examine or consider something.
They reviewed the documents before signing.
Miraron los documentos antes de firmar.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mirare', which means to observe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they glanced sideways
Observe something without the other person noticing.
miraron de reojo
they looked back
Reflect an analysis or a reflection on the past.
miraron hacia atrás
look forward
Have an optimistic or progressive vision.
mirar hacia adelante
look into someone's eyes
Establish a direct and frank connection with someone.
mirar a los ojos

Related Words

to look
Action of observing something.
mirar
gaze
Action of looking, or the gesture of sight.
mirada
viewpoint
Location from where something can be seen clearly.
mirador

Slang Meanings

To see someone or something casually.
I went to the party and spotted my ex.
Fui a la fiesta y miré a mi ex.
To pay attention to a specific event.
They watched the soccer game very attentively.
Miraron el partido de fútbol muy atentos.