mir
BrE /mɜːr/ AmE /mɜːr/
verb en → es
past mirred pp mirred ing mirring
to look at something or someone for a period of time, especially with interest or curiosity
mirar, observar
- take somebody/something + adv/prep
Collocations mirar a alguien · observar un objeto
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She was mirring at the painting on the wall.
Ella estaba mirando la pintura en la pared.
to aim or direct something, such as a weapon or a missile, at someone or something
dirigir, apuntar
- take + obj + at
Collocations mirar un arma a alguien · apuntar un misil a un objetivo
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The soldier took his rifle at the intruder.
El soldado apuntó su rifle al intruso.
Phrasal verbs
dejar de mirar
-
He mired off and walked away.
Él dejó de mirar y se alejó.
mirar afuera, observar desde adentro
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She mired out and saw the snow falling.
Ella miró afuera y vio que estaba nevando.
Idioms
ver a través de, observar cuidadosamente
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She could mir through the disguise and see who was really behind it.
Ella pudo ver a través del disfraz y descubrir quién estaba realmente detrás de él.
dirigirse hacia, apuntar a
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The campaign is miring to young voters.
La campaña está dirigida a los votantes jóvenes.