Miren (en. Look)

/ˈmi.ɾen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of observing attentively.
Look at the screen to see the presentation.
Miren hacia la pantalla para ver la presentación.
To direct the gaze towards something.
Look at what is happening in the street.
Miren lo que está sucediendo en la calle.
To attract someone's attention to focus their gaze on something.
Look at this beautiful landscape we have found.
Miren este hermoso paisaje que hemos encontrado.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Look how beautiful it is
Expression to highlight the beauty of something.
Miren qué bonito es
Look this way
Instruction to direct attention to a specific point.
Miren hacia aquí
Look at this
Invitation to observe something interesting.
Miren esto

Related Words

to look
Action of observing something.
mirar
vision
Capacity to see.
visión
to observe
To notice something attentively.
observar

Slang Meanings

Used in informal situations to grab attention.
Look, friends, here comes the train.
Miren, amigos, aquí viene el tren.
Colloquial phrase to astonish someone.
Look, this is incredible.
Miren, esto es increíble.