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How to Say "you watch" in Spanish

The Spanish word foryou watchis mirasA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
verbA1Neutral
present tense, familiar 'tú' form
A stylized child intensely observing a brightly colored butterfly resting on a green leaf using a large magnifying glass.

Examples

¿Qué miras? Parece muy interesante.

What are you looking at? It looks very interesting.

Si miras con atención, verás la solución.

If you look carefully, you will see the solution.

The 'Tú' Form

'Miras' is the verb form you use when addressing one person informally (your friend, a child) about what they are doing right now. It means 'you look' or 'you watch'.

Forgetting the 'Personal A'

Mistake:Saying: *Tú miras tu hermano* (You look your brother)

Correction: Say: 'Tú miras a tu hermano.' (You look *at* your brother.) Remember to include the little word 'a' before people or pets when they are the thing you are looking at.

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