How to Say "gaze" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gaze” is “mirada” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
a fixed or intense look
Examples
Necesito una rápida mirada a tu agenda.
I need a quick look at your schedule.
Ella evitó mi mirada en el pasillo.
She avoided my gaze in the hallway.
El niño se perdió tras una larga mirada al horizonte.
The boy was lost after a long look at the horizon.
Always Feminine
Since 'mirada' ends in -a, it is a feminine noun, so you must always use 'la' before it: 'la mirada.'
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: “No me gustas mirar. (Incorrect use of the noun)”
Correction: No me gusta tu mirada. (I don't like your look.) The verb form is 'mirar,' meaning 'to look.'
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