mirarte
mee-RAHR-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Me encanta mirarte a los ojos.
A1I love to look at you in the eyes.
Vine aquí solo para mirarte.
A1I came here just to look at you.
Es difícil dejar de mirarte.
A2It is hard to stop watching you.
💡 Grammar Points
Sticking words together
This word is a combination of 'mirar' (to look) and 'te' (you). In Spanish, you can attach the person receiving the action directly to the end of the 'to' form of a verb.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Double 'You'
Mistake: "Te quiero mirarte."
Correction: Say 'Te quiero mirar' or 'Quiero mirarte.' You only need the 'te' (you) once in the phrase.
⭐ Usage Tips
Music and Romance
You will hear 'mirarte' constantly in Spanish love songs. It is a very romantic way to express admiration.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mirarte
Question 1 of 2
What does the 'te' at the end of 'mirarte' stand for?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I say 'te mirar' instead of 'mirarte'?
Not exactly. While both mean 'to look at you,' Spanish usually attaches the 'te' to the end of the infinitive (the 'to' form of the verb). You can say 'te quiero mirar' OR 'quiero mirarte,' but you cannot just say 'te mirar' on its own.
Does 'mirarte' mean 'look at yourself'?
It can! In Spanish, 'te' can mean 'you' (someone else) or 'yourself' depending on the sentence. For example, 'Debes mirarte en el espejo' means 'You should look at yourself in the mirror.'