mira aquí
/miɾa aki/from spelling rules
The English phrase "look here" is translated into Spanish as mira aquí.
mira aquí is used to direct someone's attention to a specific place or object. Depending on the context, you might also use fíjate aquí to specifically mean "notice/pay attention here" or to tell someone to pay attention to a specific spot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb mirar (to look) and the adverb aquí (here).
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the phrase in a polite or formal context, change mira to mire to get mire aquí. When addressing more than one person, use miren aquí.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, pointing directly at an object with a finger while saying mira aquí can be seen as rude or aggressive. It is often more polite to gesture toward the object using an open hand.
- The word mira shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mirror'. Both derive from the concept of looking or seeing, rooted in the idea of reflecting an image or a gaze.
- The word aquí contains a hidden history of two words joined together. It descends from the Vulgar Latin combination of eccum, meaning 'this', and hīc, meaning 'here'.
Examples in context
- Mira aquí.Look here.This sentence demonstrates the use of mira aquí.Tatoeba #6675161 by arh, translation #2111606 by CK
- Mira aquíLook here
- Por favor, observe estoPlease observe this
- Tenga en cuenta estoTake note of this
- Oye, mira aquíHey, look here
- Ey, fíjate en estoHey, pay attention to this
- Mira estoLook at this
- Mira aquí, la mancha es pequeña.Look here, the stain is small.
Example conversation
Lucia is showing Alejandro a drawing in a book.
- LucíaMira aquí, me gusta este dibujo.Look here, I like this drawing.
- Alejandro¡Vaya, es muy bonito!Wow, it is very pretty!
- LucíaY mira aquí los colores.And look here at the colors.
- AlejandroTienes razón, son brillantes.You are right, they are bright.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aquí, mira, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
