Mixing Formal and Informal

This is the command form of 'mirar' (to look) that you use when speaking to someone formally ('usted'). Think of it as the polite way to say 'Look!'

Giving Polite Commands

You can use 'Mire...' at the start of a sentence just like you'd use 'Excuse me...' or 'Look...' in English to politely get someone's attention before you ask a question or point something out.

Getting Attention

Extremely common, especially when addressing someone with respect (like an elder, a stranger, or in a professional setting).

Using the 'Fact' Form by Mistake

Spanish has a special verb form for things that aren't facts, like wishes, doubts, or emotions. After a phrase like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'no creo que' (I don't think that), the verb changes to 'mire'.

The 'Mood' for Wishes and Doubts (Subjunctive)

In this special 'mood,' 'mire' is the form for 'yo' (I), 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), and 'usted' (you, formal). The context of the sentence will tell you who is doing the looking.

Who uses 'mire' this way?

Very common in sentences that express wishes, doubts, emotions, or suggestions.

Learn the complete meaning of 'mire' in Spanish. Understand its use as a formal command ('Look!') and in the subjunctive mood for wishes and doubts. Full conjugations, examples, and tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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