miras
“miras” means “aims” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aims, intentions
Also: sights, objectives
📝 In Action
El plan fue diseñado con miras a largo plazo.
B2The plan was designed with long-term aims in mind.
Debemos analizar las miras de esta nueva ley.
C1We must analyze the intentions of this new law.
Ajustó las miras del rifle antes de disparar.
B1He adjusted the sights of the rifle before shooting.
you look, you watch
Also: you observe
📝 In Action
¿Qué miras? Parece muy interesante.
A1What are you looking at? It looks very interesting.
Si miras con atención, verás la solución.
A2If you look carefully, you will see the solution.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "miras" in Spanish:
aims→intentions→objectives→sights→you look→you observe→you watch→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: miras
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'miras' as a goal or objective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *mirari*, which meant 'to wonder at' or 'to look at with admiration.' This origin explains why the Spanish word is used both for the physical action of looking and the mental action of having intentions.
First recorded: 13th century
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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).