mírame
/miɾame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "check me out" can be translated into Spanish as mírame.
mírame is used to tell someone to look at you. While the English expression "check me out" can imply evaluating a performance or noticing someone's style, mírame is more literally focused on the physical act of looking.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative form of mírame, the pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾame/
Did you know?
- The root verb mirar is an unexpected relative of the English word 'mirror', as both derive from the Latin 'mirari' meaning 'to wonder at'.
- If you are telling someone to 'check out' a person's style or vibe, you might use the slang fichar instead of 'mirar', which literally means 'to mark' or 'to tag'.
- In some Latin American countries, mírame is used as a conversational marker to grab attention before starting a story, similar to 'look' or 'listen' in English.
Examples in context
- Mírame, puedo hacer este truco de magia.Check me out, I can do this magic trick.
- Mírame, ¿cómo me queda este vestido?Check me out, how does this dress look on me?
Example conversation
Javier is showing off his new outfit to María at a party.
- Javier¡María, mírame!María, check me out!
- María¡Vaya, te ves muy elegante, Javier!Wow, you look very elegant, Javier!
- JavierGracias, me encanta este traje nuevo.Thanks, I love this new suit.
- MaríaTe queda muy bien.It fits you very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
