Miro Meaning in English

word · lemma: mirar

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Definition

This is the first person singular form of the Spanish verb 'mirar,' meaning 'I look' or 'I am looking.' It indicates that the speaker is currently looking at something.

Usage & Nuances

Used in present tense Spanish to describe what the speaker is looking at right now. Common with words like 'television' or 'window.' Not interchangeable with 'veo' (from 'ver'), which means 'I see' and focuses on perception, while 'miro' focuses on the act of looking.

• Spanish: miro
• Portuguese (BR): olho
• Portuguese (PT): olho
• Chinese (Simplified): 我看
• Chinese (Traditional): 我看
• Hindi: मैं देखता हूँ - मैं देखती हूँ
• Arabic: أنظر
• Bengali: আমি দেখি (আমি তাকাই)
• Russian: я смотрю
• Japanese: 見ている (私が) - 見ます (私が)
• Vietnamese: tôi nhìn
• Korean: 나는 본다 - 나는 바라본다
• Turkish: bakıyorum
• Urdu: میں دیکھتا ہوں (مذکر) - میں دیکھتی ہوں (مونث)
• Indonesian: saya melihat

Example Sentences

Miro la televisión todas las noches.

basic

Cada vez que miro por la ventana, veo pájaros.

basic

Miro el reloj para saber la hora.

basic

A veces miro pero no realmente presto atención.

natural

Cuando miro a esa persona, sonrío sin querer.

natural

Siempre miro antes de cruzar la calle, por seguridad.

natural