miras

MEE-rahs

nounfB2

aims?goals or intentions,intentions?plans or purposes

Also:sights?the aiming mechanism on a firearm or device,objectives?general goals

📝 In Action

El plan fue diseñado con miras a largo plazo.

The plan was designed with long-term aims in mind.

Debemos analizar las miras de esta nueva ley.

We must analyze the intentions of this new law.

Ajustó las miras del rifle antes de disparar.

He adjusted the sights of the rifle before shooting.

Word Connections

Synonyms

objetivos (goals)
propósitos (purposes)

Common Collocations

con miras a – with a view to / aiming at
tener en miras – to have in mind

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural

When 'miras' means 'aims' or 'intentions,' it is almost always used in its plural form, even if you are referring to a single overall goal.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use 'Con Miras A'

This phrase ('con miras a') is a great way to sound more fluent when stating the purpose behind an action. Always follow it with the base form of a verb (the infinitive).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: miras

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'miras' as a goal or objective?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

mirar(to look / to watch) - verb

mirada(gaze / look) - noun

mirador(viewpoint / lookout) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if 'miras' is the noun or the verb?

If it is used as a verb, it will usually follow the pronoun 'tú' (though 'tú' is often omitted) and mean 'you look/watch.' If it is used as a noun, it will almost always be preceded by 'las' or a preposition like 'con' (as in 'con miras a').

Is 'miras' the same as 'mirada'?

No. 'Miras' (the noun) means intentions or aims. 'Mirada' is a feminine noun that means 'a gaze' or 'a look' (the quick action of seeing something).