mirar

Definitions of mirar
  1. verb
    observe with attention
  2. verb
    look at carefully; study mentally
    synonyms: examinar, ver
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    estudiar
    consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
  3. verb
    perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
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    contemplar
    look at with fixed eyes
    contemplar, mirar boquiabierto
    look with amazement; look stupidly
    admirar
    look at with admiration
    mirar a hurtadillas, mirar furtivamente, ojear
    look furtively
    divisar, mirar a hurtadillas, mirar furtivamente, ojear
    throw a glance at; take a brief look at
    ojear
    look at
    fijar la mirada, mirar con ojos de miope
    look searchingly
    mirar ferozmente
    look at with a fixed gaze
  4. verb
    look at attentively
  5. verb
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
    synonyms: examinar
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    escudriñar, examinar, explorar, hurgar
    examine hastily
    examinar atentamente
    examine minutely or intensely
    efectuar un escrutinio, escrutar, escudriñar
    to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
    buscar, escudriñar, examinar
    search or seek
    inspeccionar, registrar
    look over carefully
    comprobar, verificar
    make an examination or investigation
    peinar, registrar a fondo, saquear
    search thoroughly
    fisgonear, husmear, olfatear
    search or inquire in a meddlesome way
  6. verb
    search or seek
    synonyms: buscar, escudriñar, examinar
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    fisgonear, husmear, olfatear
    search or inquire in a meddlesome way
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    examinar
    observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
  7. verb
    look at
    synonyms: ojear
  8. verb
    follow with the eyes or the mind
    synonyms: observar
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    custodiar, guardar, proteger, resguardar
    to keep watch over
    controlar, patrullar
    maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
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