mirarlo
“mirarlo” means “to look at it” in Spanish (referring to a masculine object like a book or a car).
to look at it, to look at him
Also: to watch it
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El cuadro es precioso, tienes que mirarlo.
A1The painting is beautiful, you have to look at it.
Si el problema es grave, vamos a mirarlo con calma.
B1If the problem is serious, we are going to look at it calmly.
No puedo dejar de mirarlo; es un actor muy talentoso.
A2I can't stop looking at him; he is a very talented actor.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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What does the 'lo' in 'mirarlo' refer to?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'mirari,' which originally meant 'to wonder at' or 'to be amazed by.' Over time, it shifted to the simpler action of just looking.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I say 'lo mirar'?
No. In Spanish, if the verb is in the infinitive (the 'to' form), the 'lo' must be attached to the end: 'mirarlo'.
When should I use 'mirarla' instead?
Use 'mirarla' when the thing you are looking at is feminine, like 'una película' (a movie) or 'una casa' (a house).