mirad
“mirad” means “look!” in Spanish (commanding an informal group (Spain)).
look!, watch!
Also: see!
📝 In Action
¡Mirad, chicos, qué regalo tan chulo me han hecho!
A1Look, guys, what a cool gift they gave me!
Mirad la pantalla y seguid las instrucciones al pie de la letra.
A2Look at the screen and follow the instructions exactly.
Si tenéis alguna duda, mirad el mapa que os di.
B1If you have any doubt, look at the map I gave you.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: mirad
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Mexico and want to tell a group of friends to look at a street performer, which command form would you most likely use?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'mirar' comes from the Latin verb *mirari*, which meant 'to wonder at' or 'to look at with admiration.' Over time, it simply came to mean 'to look' or 'to watch.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mirad' and 'miren'?
'Mirad' is the informal command you use when talking to a group of friends or children in Spain (vosotros). 'Miren' is the formal command (ustedes) used when addressing a formal group anywhere, or when addressing any group (formal or informal) in Latin America.
Why does 'mirad' end in 'd'?
This is a unique feature of the 'vosotros' affirmative command. It comes from an older Spanish form where the final 'r' of the infinitive was replaced by 'd' to signal a direct command. It's a simple pattern: 'mirar' becomes 'mirad', 'cantar' becomes 'cantad', etc.