How to Say "watch her" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “watch her” is “mírala” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Mírala! El vestido que lleva es precioso.
Look at her! The dress she is wearing is beautiful.
Esta es la nueva moto que compré. Mírala bien, ¿te gusta?
This is the new motorcycle I bought. Look at it closely, do you like it?
Si no entiendes cómo funciona la máquina, mírala mientras yo lo hago.
If you don't understand how the machine works, watch it while I do it.
Structure: Command + Pronoun
This word is a combination of the informal command form ('mira') and the direct object pronoun ('la'). This means you are telling someone to 'look' at 'her' or 'it' (if 'it' is a feminine noun).
The Accent Mark is Key
When you attach a pronoun to an affirmative command, you must add an extra stress mark (an accent) to the original command form to keep the correct pronunciation. Without it, the word would sound like 'mirala' (MI-ra-la), but the accent makes it 'MÍ-ra-la'.
Pronoun Must Match Gender
You use 'la' because the person or thing you are looking at is feminine. If you were looking at a masculine thing (like 'el coche'), you would say 'míralo'.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Mira la (written as two words or 'mirala' without the accent mark)”
Correction: The pronoun must be attached and the accent added: 'Mírala'. This is one single command word.
Using the Wrong Pronoun
Mistake: “Míralo (when referring to 'la casa')”
Correction: The pronoun must match the gender of the noun. Since 'casa' is feminine, you must say 'Mírala'.
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