mires
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Te pido que mires a la izquierda antes de cruzar.
A2I ask you to look to the left before crossing.
No mires el sol directamente; es peligroso.
A2Don't look directly at the sun; it's dangerous.
Es posible que mires esa serie esta noche.
B1It's possible that you might watch that series tonight.
💡 Grammar Points
Subjunctive Mood for Wishes
You use 'mires' when you are telling a friend (tú) what you want them to look at: 'Te aconsejo que mires el mapa' (I advise you to look at the map).
Negative Commands
'Mires' is the form you must use when telling a friend NOT to do something: 'No mires eso' (Don't look at that). Note that the positive command is 'mira'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Subjunctive vs. Indicative
Mistake: "Using 'miras' when you should use 'mires' after an expression of doubt or desire (e.g., 'Dudo que miras')."
Correction: Use 'mires': 'Dudo que mires bien' (I doubt you are looking well). 'Miras' is only for stating facts ('Tú miras').
⭐ Usage Tips
Listen for 'Que'
If a sentence is structured 'A wants that B does X' (Quiero que...), the verb for B will almost always be 'mires' if B is 'tú'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mires
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'mires' as a negative command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'mires' and 'miras'?
'Miras' (Tú miras) is used for simple facts or actions happening now: 'You look at the camera.' 'Mires' is a special form used for wishes, commands, doubts, or uncertainty: 'I wish you would look' or 'Don't look.'
When do I use 'mires' instead of the positive command 'mira'?
You use 'mira' when you tell a friend to DO something ('Mira el coche!'). You use 'mires' only when you tell a friend NOT to do something ('No mires el coche!') or when it follows a verb of desire or emotion ('Quiero que mires...').