English–Spanish
“bystander” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/miˈɾon/
Example
En la discusión todos fueron mirones y nadie intervino.
During the discussion everyone was a bystander and no one intervened.
How to say “bystander” in Spanish
“Bystander” in Spanish is mirón.
Onlooker who lingers out of curiosity rather than to assist.
Example sentences with mirón
En el accidente, había muchos mirones que no ayudaron.
At the accident there were many onlookers who did not help.
Tips for using mirón
- Less neutral than English bystander, mirón stresses voyeuristic curiosity or idle gawking rather than mere presence.