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How to Say "mirror" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “mirror” is “espejo” — use 'espejo' for any general reflective surface, like the one you use to check your appearance or see yourself in a room..

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espejo

/es-PEH-ho//esˈpe.xo/

nounA1general
Use 'espejo' for any general reflective surface, like the one you use to check your appearance or see yourself in a room.
A simple, round hand mirror with a wooden handle, lying flat.

Examples

Me peiné frente al espejo del baño.

I brushed my hair in front of the bathroom mirror.

Ten cuidado, rompiste el espejo de la pared.

Be careful, you broke the wall mirror.

Ella siempre lleva un pequeño espejo en su bolso.

She always carries a small mirror in her purse.

Masculine Noun Rule

'Espejo' is always masculine, so you must use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it: 'el espejo' or 'un espejo'.

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “La espejo (using the feminine article)”

Correction: El espejo (it is masculine, ending in -o is a good clue). Say 'El espejo está limpio.'

luna

/loo-nah//ˈluna/

nounB1specific/colloquial
Use 'luna' specifically for the windshield of a car or other vehicles, or for a very large mirror.
A close-up view of the front of a red car, focusing on the clear glass of the windshield.

Examples

Tengo una grieta en la luna delantera del coche.

I have a crack in the car's front windshield.

Un ladrón rompió la luna del escaparate para robar.

A thief broke the shop window to steal.

Confusing 'espejo' and 'luna'

The most common mistake is using 'luna' for everyday mirrors. Remember that 'luna' is primarily used for car windshields, though it can also mean a large mirror. Stick to 'espejo' for all standard mirrors.

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