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míralo

MEE-rah-lohˈmi.ɾa.lo

“míralo” means “Look at it” in Spanish (Commanding an informal 'you' (tú)).

Look at it, Watch him

Also: Check it out
ContractionA1regular ar
Spain
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infinitivemirar
gerundmirando
past Participlemirado

📝 In Action

¡Míralo! El perro está durmiendo en el sofá.

A1

Look at him! The dog is sleeping on the sofa.

No sé si me gusta este coche. Míralo bien antes de decidir.

A2

I don't know if I like this car. Look at it carefully before deciding.

El dibujo que hice está aquí. Míralo y dime qué piensas.

A2

The drawing I made is here. Look at it and tell me what you think.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • obsérvalo (observe it)
  • velo (see it)

Common Collocations

  • ¡Míralo bien! – Look at it carefully!
  • Míralo de cerca – Look at it up close

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "míralo" in Spanish:

watch him→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: míralo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the equivalent feminine command?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
mirar(to look, to watch) — Verb
la mirada(the gaze, the look) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
sácalodámelo
📚 Etymology▼

This word is a combination of the affirmative command form of the verb *mirar* (to look), which comes from Latin *mirari* (to wonder at, to admire), and the masculine object pronoun *lo* (it/him), which comes from Latin *illum* (that one).

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (The verb *mirar* is attested early, and the compound form follows standard grammatical evolution.)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mira-oItalian: miralo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'míralo' formal or informal?

'Míralo' is informal because it uses the 'tú' command form ('mira'). If you were speaking to someone formally (like a boss or elder), you would use the 'usted' form, which is '¡Mírelo!'.

What is the difference between 'míralo' and 'velo'?

Both mean 'look at it,' but 'míralo' (from *mirar*) usually means to actively look, watch, or observe something. 'Velo' (from *ver*) often implies seeing something that is suddenly visible or noticing it.