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The Spanish word for 'look' is 'mirar', pronounced mee-RAHR (IPA: /miˈɾaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: mee-RAHR

Spanishmirar
Pronunciationmee-RAHR · /miˈɾaɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'mirar'

  • Miro las estrellas desde mi ventana.
    I look at the stars from my window.
  • ¿Qué miras con tanta atención?
    What are you looking at so intently?
  • Anoche miramos fotos viejas de la familia.
    Last night we looked at old family photos.
  • ¡Mira esto! Te va a encantar.
    Look at this! You're going to love it.

Common Phrases with 'mirar'

  • ¡Mira!
    Look! / Hey!
  • mirar fijamente
    to stare

How to Use 'mirar'

Regular -ar verb. Mirar = to look at deliberately; ver = to see/perceive; buscar = to look for. Mirar takes its object directly with no preposition (miro la tele), except the personal 'a' before people.

Regional note: In much of Latin America, mirar is also used for watching TV (mirar televisión); in Spain, ver la tele is standard.

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'look' in Spanish?

'Look' in Spanish is 'mirar', pronounced mee-RAHR.

How do you spell 'mirar'?

It is spelled m-i-r-a-r.

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