mira esto
/miɾa esto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "check this" is translated as mira esto.
This expression is used to tell someone to look at or notice something specific.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb mira (look) and the demonstrative pronoun esto (this).
Which one should you use?
mira esto is used to direct someone's visual attention to a specific object, whereas revisa esto would be used if you want them to "check" or "inspect" something for errors or details.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a group of people, you should use the plural imperative form miren esto instead of mira esto.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾa esto/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying mira is often accompanied by a specific gesture of pointing with the lips rather than the finger.
- In Caribbean dialects, mira esto can be used sarcastically to comment on someone's audacity, much like saying 'look at this guy' in English.
- Spanish has a distinct difference between mira esto and mira aquello, where the latter is used specifically for objects that are far away from both the speaker and the listener.
Examples in context
- Profesora, le ruego que revise estoTeacher, I beg you to check this
- Por favor, verifique este documento adjuntoPlease check this attached document
- Oye, mira esto. Es muy divertidoHey, check this out. It's really funny
- ¡Mira esto! Es increíble.Look at this! It's incredible.
- Mira esto, es muy bonito.Look at this, it is very beautiful.
- Mira esto, no lo puedo creer.Check this out, I can't believe it.
- Mira esto antes de que se acabe.Look at this before it runs out.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at a new electronic gadget in a shop.
- ElenaJavier, mira esto.Javier, look at this.
- JavierEs un teléfono nuevo, ¿verdad?It is a new phone, right?
- ElenaSí, tiene una cámara increíble.Yes, it has an amazing camera.
- JavierTienes razón, Elena, es muy bueno.You are right, Elena, it is very good.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
