Mirar
Example: Me gusta mirar las estrellas por la noche.
Definition
"Mirar" means to look at or watch something attentively or carefully. It involves directing one’s eyes toward an object or scene, often with interest or intention, as in the example phrase: 'Me gusta mirar las estrellas por la noche.'
Etymology
The verb "mirar" comes from the Latin word 'mirari,' which means to wonder or to look at with admiration. Did you know? The root 'mir-' is connected to the idea of marveling, which makes sense since "mirar" often implies paying special attention to something.
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"Mirar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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