mirado
/mee-RAH-doh/
careful
When used as an adjective, mirado means careful or cautious.
mirado(Adjective)
careful
?showing caution or prudence
,cautious
?acting with foresight
thoughtful
?well-considered (for an action or plan)
,prudent
?wise and sensible
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo es muy mirado con su dinero, nunca gasta de más.
B2My grandfather is very careful with his money; he never overspends.
Fue una decisión miradísima, pensada por meses.
C1It was a very considered decision, thought about for months.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'mirado' must match the person or thing it describes. Use 'mirada' for feminine singular, 'mirados' for masculine plural, and 'miradas' for feminine plural.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Use
This meaning is very common in some Latin American countries (like Chile or Mexico) to mean 'cautious' or 'reserved,' so don't be surprised if you hear it used this way.
As a verb (past participle), mirado translates to looked (at).
mirado(Verb)
looked (at)
?used in perfect tenses
,watched
?used in perfect tenses
seen
?when referring to a show or movie
📝 In Action
Hemos mirado esa película tres veces ya.
A1We have watched that movie three times already.
¿Alguna vez has mirado al cielo nocturno desde el desierto?
A2Have you ever looked at the night sky from the desert?
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
'Mirado' is the form you combine with the verb 'haber' (to have) to talk about actions completed in the past, like 'He mirado' (I have looked).
Using 'Estar' + Participle
You can use 'estar' (to be) plus 'mirado' to describe a state resulting from the action: 'La casa estaba bien mirada' (The house was well-cared for/looked after).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Participles
Mistake: "Using 'soy mirado' instead of 'he mirado'."
Correction: Use 'haber' (he, has, ha, hemos, etc.) to form perfect tenses. Use 'ser' (soy, eres, es, etc.) only for the passive voice (which is less common) or 'estar' for resulting states.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mirado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'mirado' as an adjective meaning 'careful'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mirado' and 'visto'?
'Mirado' is the past participle of 'mirar' (to look/watch, often intentionally). 'Visto' is the past participle of 'ver' (to see, often passively). If you watched a movie, you 'has mirado' or 'has visto' it, but generally, 'visto' is more common for movies/TV.
Can 'mirado' be used to mean 'famous' or 'well-known'?
Yes, sometimes. Because it means 'looked at,' in certain contexts, particularly when describing an item or place, 'bien mirado' can imply it is highly regarded or well-known, although this is a less common usage.