Miron (en. Spectator)

/miˈɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who watches an event, like a competition or performance.
Many spectators flocked to this event.
Maraming miron ang dumagsa sa kaganapang ito.
A person participating in activities passively, merely observing.
As a spectator, he doesn't need to engage with the participants.
Bilang miron, hindi niya kinakailangang makihalubilo sa mga kalahok.

Etymology

This originates from the Spanish word 'mirón' meaning 'onlooker'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I'm just an onlooker.
Means only observing and not an active participant.
Miron lang ako

Related Words

competition
An event where participants compete for a prize or honor.
paligsahan

Slang Meanings

Just watching or doing nothing in a situation.
He came to the party but was just a spectator, he didn’t dance.
Dumating siya sa party pero miron lang, hindi naman siya sumasayaw.
A person who always meddles in other people's lives.
Our neighbor is such a busybody in all the news in the community.
Yung kapitbahay namin, miron siya sa lahat ng balita sa barangay.
A person who loves to listen to or watch the stories of others.
It’s fun to chat with him because he’s such a good listener.
Ang saya makipagkwentuhan sa kanya, kasi malakas siyang miron.