Confusing 'Look' and 'See'

"Miran" is the form you use when the action is done by 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all, formal).

The 'They' Form

When you look *at* something specific, Spanish often uses the preposition 'a' (at/to) right after the verb, especially if it's a person: 'Miran a su profesor' (They look at their teacher).

Preposition 'A'

'Mirar' is a perfect example of a regular -AR verb. Once you know this pattern, you can conjugate hundreds of other Spanish verbs like 'hablar' or 'cantar'.

Easy Regular Verb

Extremely common. This is the standard 'they/you all look' form of the verb 'mirar'.

While both 'mirar' and 'ver' can mean 'to watch' (e.g., TV), 'mirar' emphasizes the physical act of paying attention, while 'ver' often emphasizes the experience or outcome.

Watching vs. Seeing

When talking about watching television, a video, or a game, 'miran' is a very safe and natural choice.

Use for Media

Commonly used in the sense of watching an event or media.

"Miran" is the present tense conjugation of the Spanish verb 'mirar', meaning 'they look' or 'they watch'. Discover its full conjugation, common phrases, and grammar tips for A1 learners.

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