Mirarse (en. Look at each other)
/miˈɾaɾse/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To observe oneself in a mirror.
She looks at herself in the mirror every morning.
Ella se mira en el espejo cada mañana.
To reflect on oneself.
It is important to look inward to grow as a person.
Es importante mirarse interiormente para crecer como persona.
To see something or someone from a personal perspective.
Sometimes, it's good to look at oneself from the point of view of others.
A veces, es bueno mirarse desde el punto de vista de los demás.
Etymology
From the verb 'mirar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to look at oneself in the mirror
To see oneself in a mirror.
mirarse al espejo
to look over one's shoulder
To look back, often to check something.
mirarse tras el hombro
one shouldn't look at oneself so much
One shouldn't be so critical of oneself.
no hay que mirarse tanto
Related Words
mirar
The action of observing something or someone.
mirar
reflejarse
To produce an image on a surface.
reflejarse
narcisismo
Excessive love for oneself.
narcisismo
Slang Meanings
To see oneself too much in the mirror, sometimes with a negative connotation.
That girl is always looking at herself; she seems narcissistic.
Esa chica siempre está mirándose, parece narcisista.
To do an intense self-evaluation.
After that argument, it’s time for him to look at himself and accept his role.
Después de esa discusión, le toca mirarse y aceptar su rol.