mírate
/mee-RAH-teh/
look at yourself
Mírate when used as a command means 'look at yourself,' often referring to appearance or self-reflection.
mírate(Verb)
look at yourself
?as a command related to appearance or self-reflection
see yourself
?when talking about personal state or condition
,take a look at yourself
?used for behavioral critique
📝 In Action
Mírate en el espejo, tienes algo en el pelo.
A1Look at yourself in the mirror, you have something in your hair.
¡Mírate! Estás empapado por la lluvia.
A2Look at yourself! You are soaking wet from the rain.
Antes de culpar a otros, mírate a ti mismo.
B1Before blaming others, look at yourself.
💡 Grammar Points
The Imperative Command
The word 'mírate' is a command telling 'tú' (you, informal) to do something. The verb 'mira' is the base command form.
Pronoun Attachment
In Spanish affirmative commands, small words like 'te' (yourself) stick to the end of the verb. 'Mira' + 'te' becomes 'Mírate'.
The Important Accent Mark
When you attach a pronoun to a command like this, you must add an accent mark (tílde) over the original stressed syllable ('mí') to keep the pronunciation the same.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'tú'
Remember, 'mírate' is only used when talking to one person informally (tú). For formal situations (usted), use 'mírese'.
Mírate can also be used as an interjection meaning 'Wow!' or expressing great surprise and admiration.
mírate(Interjection)
Wow!
?expressing admiration or surprise
Hey!
?getting someone's attention (less common than '¡Mira!')
,Check it out!
?drawing attention to something impressive about the person
📝 In Action
¡Mírate! Has terminado la carrera en primer lugar.
B1Wow! You finished the race in first place.
Mírate con ese traje nuevo, ¡estás genial!
B2Check you out in that new suit, you look great!
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mírate
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'mírate' to express surprise or admiration?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'mírate' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent mark is there to keep the stress on the first syllable, 'mí'. The original command 'mira' is stressed there, and when you attach the pronoun 'te', Spanish rules require the accent to preserve that original sound.
Can I use 'mírate' to tell someone to look at something else, not themselves?
No. Because 'mírate' includes the reflexive pronoun 'te' (yourself), it must involve looking at the person being addressed. If you want to say 'Look (at that thing)!' you would just say '¡Mira!' or '¡Mira eso!'