Quick answer
“Mirar” is a transitive verb which is often translated as “to look at”, and “ver” is a transitive verb which is often translated as “to see”. Learn more about the difference between “mirar” and “ver” below.
mirar
1. (to direct one’s gaze at)
b. to watch (implies greater attention or time)
¡Deja de mirarme todo el tiempo! No estoy haciendo nada malo.
Stop watching me all the time! I’m not doing anything wrong.
2. (to pay attention to)
b. to make sure
Mira que tengas todo el dinero en la cartera.
Make sure you have all the money in your wallet.
mirarse
5. (to observe oneself)
6. (to observe one another)
a. to look at each other
Los enamorados se miraron y declararon su amor.
The lovers looked at each other and declared their love.
ver
1. (to perceive with the eyes)
2. (to observe)
a. to watch
Se sentaron en el sofá a ver su programa de televisión favorito.T
hey sat on the sofa to watch their favorite television program.
b. to look at
Me gusta ir a ver los cuadros en el museo.
I like to go look at paintings in the museum.
c. to see
He leído el libro, pero no he visto la película. ¿Es buena?
I’ve read the book but haven’t seen the movie. Is it any good?
3. (to notice)
a. to see
¿Tú ves la diferencia entre esta camisa y la azul?
Do you see the difference between this shirt and the blue one?
4. (to verify)
5. (to be witness to)
a. to see
Este campo vio la muerte de muchos durante la guerra.
This field saw the death of many during the war.
b. to witness
Esta ciudad ha visto tiempos buenos y malos.
This city has witnessed good times and bad.
c. to live through
Mi abuelo ha visto cuatro guerras y sigue siendo optimista.
My grandfather has lived through four wars, and he’s still an optimist.
6. (to recognize)
7. (to comprehend)
8. (to picture)
b. to imagine
Todavía los puedo ver como si fuera ayer.
I can still imagine you guys like it was yesterday.
9. (to meet)
10. (legal)
11. (to study)
a. to look at
El semestre que viene veremos el impacto de las empresas sobre el medioambiente.
Next semester we will look at the impact of companies on the environment.
12. (to perceive with the eyes)
13. (to observe)
a. to watch
Mamá, ¡ve! Puedo manejar el carro yo solito.
Mom, watch! I can drive the car all by myself.
14. (to verify)
15. (to consider)
16. (to comprehend)
a. to see
¿Ya ves? – No, no veo. Explícame de nuevo la situación.
You see? – No, I don’t see. Explain the situation to me again.
17. (to try; used with “de”)
18. (appearance)
a.
no direct translation
Ese actor no es de mal ver, pero a mí no me gusta.
That actor isn’t bad-looking, but I don’t find him attractive.
¿Cómo es tu prima? – Es inteligente, trabajadora, y además tiene buen ver.
What’s your cousin like? – She’s smart, hardworking, and she’s also good-looking.
19. (opinion)
a. view
Bueno, en mi ver, la educación debe ser gratis para todos.Well, in my view, education should be free for everyone.
verse
20. (to view oneself)
a. to see oneself
Me quiero ver en el espejo a ver cómo me queda el corte de pelo.I want to see myself in the mirror to see how my haircut looks.
21. (to imagine oneself)
a. to see oneself
No me veo trabajando aquí de por vida.
I don’t see myself working here for the rest of my life.
22. (to be in a situation)
23. (to seem)
a. to look
¿Te hiciste algo? ¡Te ves fantástica!
Is there something different about you? You look fantastic!
24. (to meet up with)
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