How to Say "i looked" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i looked” is “miré” — use 'miré' when you mean 'I directed my gaze' or 'I saw' something as a completed action in the past..
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Use 'miré' when you mean 'I directed my gaze' or 'I saw' something as a completed action in the past.
Examples
Miré el reloj y ya eran las diez.
I looked at the clock and it was already ten.
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Use 'quedé' when you mean 'I ended up' or 'I remained' in a certain state or condition, often describing your appearance or emotional state after an event.
Examples
Después de la noticia, quedé en shock por un momento.
After the news, I ended up in shock for a moment.
Confusing 'miré' with 'quedé'
Learners often confuse 'miré' (I looked/saw) with 'quedé' (I ended up/remained). Remember that 'miré' is about the action of seeing, while 'quedé' describes a state or how you were left after something happened.
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