miran
/MEE-rahn/
they look
Miran translates to 'they look,' depicting a group directing their gaze.
miran(Verb)
they look
?Third person plural present tense
,you all look
?Formal plural (ustedes) present tense
they gaze
?More intense or prolonged looking
,they stare
?Intense looking
📝 In Action
Los turistas miran el mapa para encontrar la plaza.
A1The tourists look at the map to find the square.
Ustedes miran muy serios, ¿pasa algo?
A2You all look very serious, is something happening?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'They' Form
"Miran" is the form you use when the action is done by 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all, formal).
Preposition 'A'
When you look at something specific, Spanish often uses the preposition 'a' (at/to) right after the verb, especially if it's a person: 'Miran a su profesor' (They look at their teacher).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Look' and 'See'
Mistake: "Usando 'ven' cuando se quiere decir 'miran'."
Correction: 'Ver' (ven) means 'to see' (the result of sight). 'Mirar' (miran) means 'to look' (the action of directing sight). Use 'miran' when talking about intention.
⭐ Usage Tips
Easy Regular Verb
'Mirar' is a perfect example of a regular -AR verb. Once you know this pattern, you can conjugate hundreds of other Spanish verbs like 'hablar' or 'cantar'.
When referring to media or events, miran means 'they watch.'
miran(Verb)
they watch
?Observing media or an event
,you all watch
?Formal plural (ustedes) observing media or an event
they view
?Watching a video or stream
📝 In Action
Mis padres miran las noticias todas las noches.
A2My parents watch the news every night.
Los aficionados miran el partido con mucha emoción.
B1The fans watch the game with great excitement.
💡 Grammar Points
Watching vs. Seeing
While both 'mirar' and 'ver' can mean 'to watch' (e.g., TV), 'mirar' emphasizes the physical act of paying attention, while 'ver' often emphasizes the experience or outcome.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Media
When talking about watching television, a video, or a game, 'miran' is a very safe and natural choice.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: miran
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'miran' correctly in the sense of 'watching a show'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'miran' the same as 'ven'?
Not exactly. 'Miran' (from *mirar*) means 'they actively look or watch' (like aiming your eyes). 'Ven' (from *ver*) means 'they see' or 'they perceive' (the result of looking). They are often interchangeable when talking about watching TV, but 'miran' implies more intent.
Why does the entry include 'ustedes' (you all) in the translation?
'Miran' is the verb form used for both 'ellos/ellas' (they) and 'ustedes' (the formal way to address a group of people, meaning 'you all'). In Latin America, 'ustedes' is the standard plural 'you'.