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“mirror” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈpexo/

Example

¿Dónde está el espejo?

Where is the mirror?

Illustration for espejo (mirror)

How to say “mirror” in Spanish

“Mirror” in Spanish is espejo.

Wall-mounted or handheld reflecting glass used to see oneself and check details.

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

Example sentences with espejo

Me miré en el espejo de mano antes de salir.

I looked at myself in the hand mirror before leaving.

Tips for using espejo

  • Espejo occurs in both literal uses and figurative expressions (for example espejo del alma), so context determines whether it denotes a physical mirror or a metaphorical reflection.

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