Miro (en. I look)

/ˈmiɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To observe something attentively.
I look at the stars every night.
Miro las estrellas cada noche.
To direct one's view towards something or someone.
I look toward the window to see the weather.
Miro hacia la ventana para ver el clima.
To examine or consider something.
I look at the options before deciding.
Miro las opciones antes de decidir.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to glance sideways
To observe someone or something discreetly.
mirar de reojo
I don’t look back
Indicates that one should not dwell on past experiences.
no miro atrás
What am I looking at?
Expression to ask what should be observed.
¿Qué miro?

Related Words

glance
Act of looking or the way in which it is done.
mirada
mirror
Surface that reflects light and allows seeing images.
espejo
visualize
To form images in the mind about something.
visualizar

Slang Meanings

To look with attention or interest.
When I arrived at the party, everyone was looking at me.
Cuando llegué a la fiesta, todos me miraban.
To look with disdain or mockery.
He looked at me as if I were crazy.
Me miró como si estuviera loco.