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miro

MEE-roh

VerbA1regular ar
I look?The action of directing one's eyes,I watch?Watching something like TV or a sporting event
Also:I am looking (at)?Used for ongoing actions in the present,I consider?Figurative usage, 'I consider the options'

Quick Reference

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

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'a' for People

When you look at a person or a pet, you must use the word 'a' right before them. For example: 'Miro a María' (I look at Maria).

Action vs. Perception

Remember 'mirar' is an active choice (I look/I watch). Use 'ver' (to see) when the action is passive, like when something simply enters your field of vision.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the 'at'

Mistake: "Miro la persona."

Correction: Miro a la persona. The 'a' is needed before a specific person or animal.

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'Yo' Form

'Miro' is one of the easiest verb forms! It always means 'I' am doing the action right now or habitually, and the 'o' ending is common for 'yo' in the present tense.

🔄 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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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: miro

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'miro'?

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Word Family

mirar(to look, to watch) - infinitive verb
la mirada(the look, the gaze) - noun
el mirador(viewpoint, lookout point) - noun

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.