Mirar: to look at, to watch
Pronunciation: mee-RAHR (stress the capital letters)
Mirar means “to look at, to watch” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to look at, to watch
- How to say it: mee-RAHR
- Present: yo miro, tú miras
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mirar” means and how to use it
Mirar means “to look at” something on purpose. It is also used for watching TV in many countries.
How to conjugate “mirar”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | miro | I |
| tú | miras | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | mira | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | miramos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | miran | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo miré, él miró | I / he or she |
| Past participle | mirado | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Miro por la ventana.I look out the window.
- ¿Qué miras?What are you looking at?
- Miramos una serie después de cenar.We watch a series after dinner.
Usage tip
Use mirar when you aim your eyes at something and ver for what you can see. “Mira” is also a handy way to call attention: “Mira, es mi casa.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to look at, to watch” in Spanish?
“to look at, to watch” in Spanish is “mirar.” It is pronounced mee-RAHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mirar”?
Say mee-RAHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “mirar”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “miré” and “él” is “miró.” The past participle is “mirado.”
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