miran
“miran” means “they look” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they look, you all look
Also: they gaze, they stare
📝 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?
they watch, you all watch
Also: they view
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: miran
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'miran' correctly in the sense of 'watching a show'?
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The verb 'mirar' comes from the Latin word *mirari*, which meant 'to wonder at' or 'to admire.' This connection shows that the original action of looking was often tied to something surprising or impressive.
First recorded: Early Medieval Spanish (c. 13th century)
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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'.