English–Spanish

“look at” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/miˈɾaɾ/

Example

Por favor, mira esto.

Please look at this.

Illustration for mirar (look at)

How to say “look at” in Spanish

“Look at” in Spanish is mirar.

A person directing their gaze toward an object to observe it closely.

Full entry for mirar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mirar

Prefiero mirar la televisión por la noche.

I prefer to watch television at night.

Tips for using mirar

  • Spanish contrasts mirar with ver: mirar implies intentional attention or inspection, and it normally takes a before a person (mirar a alguien).

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