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How to Say "see here" in Spanish

The Spanish word forsee hereis mireA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
VerbA1formal
to politely get someone's attention
A well-dressed adult pointing politely at a wallet dropped on the sidewalk. Another adult is turning their head to look exactly where the first person is pointing.

Examples

Mire, señor, se le cayó la cartera.

Look, sir, you dropped your wallet.

Mire a la derecha antes de cruzar la calle.

Look to the right before crossing the street.

Por favor, mire este documento y fírmelo.

Please, look at this document and sign it.

Giving Polite Commands

This is the command form of 'mirar' (to look) that you use when speaking to someone formally ('usted'). Think of it as the polite way to say 'Look!'

Mixing Formal and Informal

Mistake:Using 'mira' when you should be formal, for example, with an older person: 'Señora, mira esto.'

Correction: Always use 'mire' when addressing someone as 'usted' or 'señor/señora': 'Señora, mire esto.' It shows respect.

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