Miras (en. You look)

/ˈmi.ras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Direct the gaze toward something or someone.
You look at the stars in the sky.
Miras las estrellas en el cielo.
Examine or contemplate with attention.
You look at a painting in the museum.
Miras un cuadro en el museo.
Consider or reflect on something.
You look at the possibilities before making a decision.
Miras las posibilidades antes de tomar una decisión.

Etymology

From Latin 'mirare', which means 'to look' or 'to contemplate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look up
Observe the sky or the upper part.
mira hacia arriba
don't look back
Do not return your gaze to what you have left behind.
no mires atrás
watch where you're walking
Pay attention to your path.
mira por donde caminas

Related Words

gaze
Direction of the gaze toward something.
mirada
peeper
Person who looks with curiosity or discreetly.
mirón
to look
To see or contemplate something.
mirar

Slang Meanings

To look with disinterest or indolence.
You only watch the series for the sake of watching.
Solo miras la serie por mirar.
To observe something with excessive attention.
That guy is always looking at everything.
Ese chico siempre está mirando todo.