mira
everyday
To say "look" casually, use mira. Fíjate means "notice" or "check this out", and in Mexico checa is a very common slang command, as in checa esto.
Meaning: to look or to pay attention (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| mira | everyday |
| fíjate | casual |
| checa | casual, Mexico |
Mira often just starts a sentence to get attention, much like "look, …" in English.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Checa comes from the English "check" and is common in Mexican speech.
Did you know?
- Fíjate is also used as a conversational opener, as in Fíjate que ya no vino.
Examples in context
- Mira, qué bonito.Look, how pretty.
- Fíjate en eso.Check that out.
- Checa esto.Look at this.
Example conversation
Rafa shows his friend Daniel a new video on his phone in Monterrey.
- RafaCheca esto, está increíble.Look at this, it is incredible.
- DanielA ver.Let me see.
- RafaMira cómo salta.Look how he jumps.
