Mires (en. You look)

/miˈres/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of observing something attentively.
I hope you look up at the sky tonight.
Espero que mires hacia el cielo esta noche.
To realize something or reflect on it.
It is important that you consider the consequences of your actions.
Es importante que mires las consecuencias de tus acciones.
To examine something superficially.
If you look closely, you will see the answer in the document.
Si mires bien, verás la respuesta en el documento.

Etymology

From Latin 'mirare', meaning 'to see' or 'to observe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

look ahead
It means to pay attention to the future.
mira hacia adelante
don't look back
It indicates that one should not worry about the past.
no mires atrás
focus on the good
It suggests focusing on the positive aspects.
mira lo bueno

Related Words

look
Act of directing the gaze towards something.
mirar
observation
Action of looking attentively.
observación

Slang Meanings

A furtive or disguised glance.
I always keep an eye on the conversation when I'm not invited.
Siempre le echo un mires a la conversación cuando no invitan.
Referring to observing something interesting.
Those new cars are worth a good look.
Esos coches nuevos son digno de un buen mires.