míralo
/miɾalo/from spelling rules
To say "look at him" in Spanish, use míralo.
The phrase is a command used to instruct someone to direct their eyes toward a specific male person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word míralo is composed of the imperative verb mira (look) and the direct object pronoun lo (him).
Which one should you use?
míralo is used when speaking to one person informally, while mírenlo is used when commanding a group of people to look at him.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form míralo uses the informal tú imperative, which is appropriate when speaking to a friend, a child or a peer.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾalo/
Did you know?
- The word míralo is often used as a sarcastic exclamation of disbelief. In this context, it functions like the English phrase 'look at this guy' to mock someone's behavior.
- In certain parts of Spain, you might hear mírale instead of míralo. This happens because of leísmo, a regional tendency to use the indirect object pronoun le specifically when referring to people.
- While míralo specifically uses the masculine pronoun 'lo', it is not restricted to human males. You can use this exact phrase to command someone to look at a masculine inanimate object, such as a book or a car.
Examples in context
- Míralo.Look at him.This sentence shows a simple command using míralo.Tatoeba #3037596 by marcelostockle, translation #2355809 by CK
- Si tu amigo es tuerto, míralo de perfil.When your friend is one-eyed, look at him in profile.This sentence provides a specific context for using míralo when viewing someone from a profile.Tatoeba #7781767 by Adelpa, translation #7781836 by Adelpa
- Mírelo, es el presidente de la empresa.Look at him, he is the company's president.
- Obsérvelo a él cuidadosamente en la reunión de hoy.Observe him carefully in today's meeting.
- ¡Míralo, está haciendo un truco de magia!Look at him, he's doing a magic trick!
- ¡Fíjate en él, creo que nos está esperando!Look at him, I think he's waiting for us!
- Míralo, está bailando muy bien.Look at him, he is dancing very well.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are at a party watching a performer.
- Elena¡Míralo, Alejandro! Es un gran artista.Look at him, Alejandro! He is a great artist.
- AlejandroTienes razón, Elena, es impresionante.You are right, Elena, he is impressive.
- Elena¿Viste cómo hizo ese truco?Did you see how he did that trick?
- AlejandroSí, fue increíble.Yes, it was incredible.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
