mírala
MEE-rah-lah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Mírala! El vestido que lleva es precioso.
A1Look at her! The dress she is wearing is beautiful.
Esta es la nueva moto que compré. Mírala bien, ¿te gusta?
A2This is the new motorcycle I bought. Look at it closely, do you like it?
Si no entiendes cómo funciona la máquina, mírala mientras yo lo hago.
B1If you don't understand how the machine works, watch it while I do it.
💡 Grammar Points
Structure: Command + Pronoun
This word is a combination of the informal command form ('mira') and the direct object pronoun ('la'). This means you are telling someone to 'look' at 'her' or 'it' (if 'it' is a feminine noun).
The Accent Mark is Key
When you attach a pronoun to an affirmative command, you must add an extra stress mark (an accent) to the original command form to keep the correct pronunciation. Without it, the word would sound like 'mirala' (MI-ra-la), but the accent makes it 'MÍ-ra-la'.
Pronoun Must Match Gender
You use 'la' because the person or thing you are looking at is feminine. If you were looking at a masculine thing (like 'el coche'), you would say 'míralo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: "Mira la (written as two words or 'mirala' without the accent mark)"
Correction: The pronoun must be attached and the accent added: 'Mírala'. This is one single command word.
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: "Míralo (when referring to 'la casa')"
Correction: The pronoun must match the gender of the noun. Since 'casa' is feminine, you must say 'Mírala'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Attention-Grabber
Use '¡Mírala!' when you want to quickly point out something feminine to a friend or family member, like a new dress, a piece of art, or a specific person.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mírala
Question 1 of 2
If you wanted to tell a friend, 'Look at the car!' (El coche is masculine), what word would you use instead of 'mírala'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mírala' formal or informal?
'Mírala' uses the 'tú' command form ('mira'), so it is strictly informal. If you were speaking to someone formally (Usted), you would use 'Mírela'.
Can 'mírala' refer to a thing instead of a person?
Yes, absolutely! It refers to any feminine noun, such as 'la foto' (the photo), 'la botella' (the bottle), or 'la ciudad' (the city). If the noun is feminine, you use 'la'.