Spanish word

mirador

Pronunciation

IPA/miɾaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounviewpoint

Example

El mirador es un buen lugar para tomar fotos.

The viewpoint is a good place to take photos.

Illustration for mirador (viewpoint)

More examples

El guía nos llevó al mirador para explicar la historia del lugar.

The guide led us to the viewpoint to explain the history of the place.

Core concept

High lookout point offering a wide scenic view.

Common phrases

  • subir al mirador

    go up to the viewpoint

  • desde el mirador

    from the viewpoint

  • visitar el mirador

    visit the viewpoint

Similar words

balcón: Small outdoor platform projecting from a building for looking outside.
colina: Natural small hill rising above its surroundings for viewing the landscape.
azotea: Flat rooftop space serving as an outdoor place to spend time.
terraza: Spacious outdoor area on or beside a building for relaxing and enjoying views.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar elevado o punto fijo, natural o construido, desde el que se contempla un paisaje para disfrutar la vista.

Word origin

Built from mirar 'to look' plus the suffix -dor that marks a place, the word describes a place for looking and comes ultimately from Latin mirari.

Usage tips

  • In tourist contexts, asking '¿Cómo llego al mirador?' or '¿Dónde está el mirador?' is a common way to request directions to the viewpoint.

Related words

  • miradalooknoun
  • miradorcitosmall viewing platformnoun

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