miró
/miɾo/from spelling rules
The English word "peered" is translated into Spanish as miró.
miró is used to describe the act of looking closely or squinting at something to see it more clearly.
Which one should you use?
Use escudriñar to convey a deeper sense of examination or scrutiny, and use contemplar to denote careful, formal observation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Latin American countries, specifically Colombia, the informal term chuzar is used to describe the act of peering or peeking.
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾo/
Did you know?
- To describe peering through a tiny gap like a keyhole, Spanish speakers use asomarse. The word literally means 'to appear' or 'to poke one's head out'.
- While mirar means to look, the noun mirón describes a nosey person or a 'rubberneck'. It transforms the intentional act of peering into a negative personality trait.
- The term fisgonear is used for peering when the intent is to be a busybody. It specifically describes looking into the private lives of others.
Examples in context
- El biólogo observó detenidamente las células al microscopio.The biologist closely observed the cells under the microscope.
- El profesor contempló el cuadro durante varios minutos.The professor peered at the painting for several minutes.
- Me acerqué sigilosamente y lo miré fijamente para asustarlo.I sneaked up on him and peered intently to scare him.
- Él miró fijamente a través de la cerradura.He peered through the keyhole.
- La mujer miró con atención el mapa pequeño.The woman peered closely at the small map.
- El hombre miró hacia la oscuridad para ver algo.The man peered into the darkness to see something.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are looking at an old photograph.
- MateoMira esta foto antigua, Lucía.Look at this old photo, Lucía.
- LucíaNo veo bien, ¿qué dice ahí?I can't see well, what does it say there?
- MateoMateo miró el texto y leyó la fecha.Mateo peered at the text and read the date.
- Lucía¡Ah, es de hace cien años!Oh, it's from a hundred years ago!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
