Mirase (en. Look at)

/miˈɾase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The act of looking or contemplating in a reflective context.
It is important for you to look at yourself in the mirror every morning.
Es importante que te mires en el espejo cada mañana.
A subjunctive form that suggests a different action or desire.
I want you to look at yourself and find your worth.
Quiero que tú te mires a ti mismo y encuentres tu valor.
Reflexive use to indicate that the action affects the subject.
It is good for everyone to look at their own mistakes.
Es bueno que cada uno se mire sus propios errores.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'mirar' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look at yourself
Instruction for someone to observe themselves.
mírate
look within
Recommendation to engage in introspection.
mira hacia dentro
look at what you have achieved
Invitation to recognize one's own achievements.
mira lo que has logrado

Related Words

to look
General action of directing one's view toward something.
mirar
to contemplate
To examine something carefully, usually with admiration.
contemplar
to see oneself
To reflect on oneself in a place or situation.
verse

Slang Meanings

To look in a disdainful or mocking way.
Whenever a famous person passes by, everyone looks at each other.
Siempre que pasa alguien famoso, todos se miran.
To take a critical examination of oneself.
After the argument, I decided to look at myself in a deeper sense.
Después de la discusión, decidí mirarme en el sentido más profundo.