miró
“miró” means “he looked” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
he looked, she looked, you looked (formal)
Also: he watched, he glanced
📝 In Action
Él miró la foto y sonrió.
A1He looked at the photo and smiled.
La niña miró a su madre buscando permiso.
A2The girl looked at her mother, seeking permission.
Usted miró el menú por diez minutos antes de ordenar.
A2You (formal) looked at the menu for ten minutes before ordering.
he considered, she took care of
Also: he paid attention to
📝 In Action
El comité miró todos los detalles antes de votar.
B1The committee considered all the details before voting.
Ella miró por el bienestar de sus empleados.
B2She looked out for (took care of) the well-being of her employees.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: miró
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'miró' to mean 'he/she considered'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
`Miró` comes from the Spanish infinitive `mirar`, which evolved from the Latin verb *mirari*, meaning 'to wonder at' or 'to gaze.' This root is also why we have the English words 'admire' and 'mirror'!
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'miró' the same as 'vio'?
No, they are similar but different! 'Miró' (from 'mirar') means 'he/she looked' or 'paid attention to.' It implies intent. 'Vio' (from 'ver') means 'he/she saw,' which is simply the act of perceiving something without necessarily trying to.
How do I know if 'miró' refers to 'él,' 'ella,' or 'usted'?
You need context! Spanish often omits the subject pronoun. If the sentence is 'Miró el coche,' you must look at the surrounding conversation to know if 'He,' 'She,' or 'You (formal)' performed the action. If the subject is clearly stated, like 'Mi padre miró el coche,' then the subject is 'He' (mi padre).