Mire (en. Look)

/miˈɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express amazement or interest when observing something.
Look how the landscape changes at sunset.
Mire cómo cambia el paisaje al atardecer.
To direct the sight towards something.
Look what I found in the garden.
Mire lo que encontré en el jardín.
To use as a form of courtesy when asking someone to look at something.
Look, I bring you a surprise.
Mire, le traigo una sorpresa.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Look how beautiful!
Expression of admiration for something that is seen.
¡Mire qué bonito!
Look up
Instruction to direct the gaze upward.
Mire hacia arriba
Look closely
Indicates that one should observe attentively.
Mire bien

Related Words

to look
Action of directing the sight towards something.
mirar
observation
Action of observing something attentively.
observación
sight
Capacity to see or look at something.
vista

Slang Meanings

Colloquial way to get someone's attention.
Look! That is not done.
¡Mire! Eso no se hace.
Used to express surprise.
Look, I can't believe it.
Mire, no puedo creerlo.