miradas
/miɾadas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'looks' can be translated as miradas.
The term miradas refers to the act of looking or specific glances. To describe a person's physical appearance or outward look, other words are more appropriate.
Meaning: appearance (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word miradas is derived from the verb mirar (to look) combined with the suffix -ada, which indicates the action or the result of that verb.
Which one should you use?
Use miradas when referring to the act of looking or a glance. If you wish to refer to a person's physical appearance or outward looks, use aspecto instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of miradas is mirada, which means 'look' or 'glance'.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾadas/
Did you know?
- In certain poetic contexts, a mirada is not just a glance but is treated as a physical object that can be 'given' or 'received' between lovers.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a single mirada can carry more weight than a spoken sentence, often serving as a silent way to signal disapproval or intense interest.
- In Spanish literature, el juego de miradas refers to the 'game of looks' or flirtatious glancing, a specific social dance of eyes that is more culturally emphasized than in English.
Examples in context
- Si las miradas matasen, yo ya estaría muerto.If looks could kill, I'd be dead by now.This sentence is useful for expressing the idiom 'If looks could kill' using miradas.Tatoeba #671096 by Shishir, translation #670834 by CM
- Su aspecto reflejaba elegancia y sofisticaciónHer looks reflected elegance and sophistication
- ¡Qué buena pinta tienes!You look great!
- ¡Qué pinta tienes! Pareces una estrella de cine.You look amazing! You look like a movie star.
- Tienes un aspectito encantadorYou have a lovely look
- una apariencia atractivaattractive looks
- Mi profesor tiene un aspecto serio, pero es muy amable.My teacher has a serious look, but he is very kind.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are watching people at a party.
- AlejandroMira las miradas de esa gente.Look at those people's looks.
- ElenaParece que no les gusta nuestra ropa.It seems like they don't like our clothes.
- AlejandroNo me importan sus miradas.I don't care about their looks.
- ElenaTienes razón, Alejandro. Ignóralos.You're right, Alejandro. Ignore them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
