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miro

MEE-roh/ˈmi.ɾo/

“miro” means “I look” in Spanish (The action of directing one's eyes).

I look, I watch

Also: I am looking (at), I consider
VerbA1regular ar
Spain
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infinitivemirar
gerundmirando
past Participlemirado

📝 In Action

Miro la televisión todas las noches.

A1

I watch television every night.

Miro el reloj para ver si llego tarde.

A1

I look at the clock to see if I'm late.

Miro a mis hijos jugar en el parque.

A2

I watch my children play in the park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • observar (to observe)
  • contemplar (to contemplate)

Common Collocations

  • Miro fijo – I stare (fixedly)
  • Miro hacia arriba – I look up

Idioms & Expressions

  • Miro por ti – I look out for you / I care about you

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedmira
yomiro
túmiras
ellos/ellas/ustedesmiran
nosotrosmiramos
vosotrosmiráis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedmiraba
yomiraba
túmirabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesmiraban
nosotrosmirábamos
vosotrosmirabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedmiró
yomiré
túmiraste
ellos/ellas/ustedesmiraron
nosotrosmiramos
vosotrosmirasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedmire
yomire
túmires
ellos/ellas/ustedesmiren
nosotrosmiremos
vosotrosmiréis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedmirara
yomirara
túmiraras
ellos/ellas/ustedesmiraran
nosotrosmiráramos
vosotrosmirarais
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "miro" in Spanish:

i consider→i look→i watch→

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Quick Quiz: miro

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'miro'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *mirari*, which meant 'to wonder at' or 'to admire'. This explains why the Spanish word for admirable is 'admirable' and connects the idea of looking closely with admiration.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: mirarFrench: mirer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'miro' and 'veo'?

'Miro' (from 'mirar') is active: it means 'I look' or 'I watch' something intentionally. 'Veo' (from 'ver') is passive: it means 'I see' something that just happens to be visible to you.

Does 'miro' ever mean 'I look for'?

No. 'I look for' is a different verb entirely: 'busco' (from 'buscar'). 'Miro' is only about directing your gaze.