miro
/miɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "i watch" is translated as miro.
Miro is used to describe the act of looking at or watching something. While it describes the active process of directing your sight toward something, it is distinct from veo (from the verb ver), which is often used when discussing the perception of seeing or the act of watching a show.
Which one should you use?
The form miro is the conjugated version used for "I watch," whereas the infinitive mirar means "to watch" or "to look at." You would use the infinitive after another verb, such as in the phrase quiero mirar (I want to watch).
How does it change in a sentence?
Miro is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb mirar.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾo/
Did you know?
- The word miro was borrowed from Eastern Polynesian immigrants.
- If you say me miras to someone, you are not just saying 'you watch me', but are often implying 'you are staring at me' in a way that might feel intrusive.
- You can use the verb to describe a feeling of concern in the phrase mirar con malos ojos, which means 'to look upon with bad eyes' or to disapprove.
Examples in context
- Miro televisión con mi hija.I watch television with my daughter.This sentence is useful for showing how to use miro when talking about watching television.Tatoeba #3473935 by marcelostockle, translation #3475422 by tabidots
- La miro irse.I watch her leave.This sentence is useful for showing how to use miro to describe watching someone perform an action.Tatoeba #8258796 by fpp, translation #8257998 by francaisr0wlet
- Yo miro programas de noticias.I watch news programs.
- Yo veo la televisión todos los días.I watch TV every day.
- Vamos a la tienda. Yo echo un vistazo a los zapatos nuevos.Let's go to the store. I'll take a look at the new shoes.
- Me encantan las series. Yo me pego a la pantalla cuando las veo.I love TV series. I get glued to the screen when I watch them.
- Yo veo el fútbol en la televisión.I watch soccer on TV.
- Miro las nubes desde la ventana.I watch the clouds from the window.
Example conversation
María and Javier are sitting in a cafe.
- MaríaMiro la calle para ver si llega el autobús.I watch the street to see if the bus arrives.
- Javier¿Ves venir a alguien más?Do you see anyone else coming?
- MaríaNo, solo miro el tráfico.No, I am just watching the traffic.
- JavierEstá bien, esperemos un poco más.That's fine, let's wait a bit longer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries miro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
