mira esto
/miɾa esto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "watch this" is translated as mira esto.
This phrase is used to tell someone to look at something that is about to happen or be shown.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb mirar (to look/watch) and the demonstrative pronoun esto (this).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
mira esto is an informal way to say "watch this".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the variation ¡Chécale! is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing a group of people, you should use the plural imperative miren esto instead of mira esto. When referring to a specific masculine object that has already been mentioned, you can use míralo (look at it) instead of mira esto (watch this).
How do you pronounce it?
/miɾa esto/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the phrase ¡Chécale! is an adaptation of the English word 'check', blending English vocabulary with Spanish grammar to create a unique local slang.
- The word mira is also a noun in Spanish, referring to a scope or sight used in a rifle or a telescope.
- In some dialects, the phrase mira esto can be used sarcastically to express disbelief or annoyance at someone's behavior, similar to saying 'look at this guy' in English.
Examples in context
- Párate dos minutos y mira esto.Stop for two minutes and watch this.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mira esto when asking someone to pause briefly.Tatoeba #7160270 by arh, translation #9564985 by DJ_Saidez
- Mira esto.Watch this.This sentence shows a simple use of mira esto.Tatoeba #4506082 by cueyayotl, translation #2549825 by CK
- Mire esto, por favorWatch this, please
- ¡Mira esto!Watch this!
- ¡Fíjate!Watch this!/Look!
- Mira esto, tío/aDude, watch this
- ¡Mira esto, es increíble!Watch this, it's incredible!
Example conversation
María is showing Javier a magic trick on her phone.
- MaríaJavier, mira esto.Javier, watch this.
- Javier¿Qué es lo que voy a ver?What am I going to see?
- MaríaUn truco de magia.A magic trick.
- Javier¡Vaya, es impresionante!Wow, it's impressive!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
