look

mirar

Dirigir los ojos hacia alguien o algo para verlo.

En inglés sencillo: To turn your eyes towards someone or something so you can see them.

• Look at the sky.
• She looked out of the window.
• Why are you looking at me?

Cómo se usa: look at someone/something (Look at the bird on that branch.)

Sinónimos: gaze

Expresiones frecuentes: look at something, look out, look around, look at someone

parecer

Dar cierta impresión por lo que se ve.

En inglés sencillo: To seem a certain way because of what someone can see.

• You look happy.
• The house looked empty.
• Does this jacket look good on me?

Cómo se usa: look + adjective (You look tired today.); look like someone/something (That cloud looks like a rabbit.); look as if… (He looks as if he needs a rest.)

Sinónimos: seem, appear

Expresiones frecuentes: look tired, look like someone, look happy

mirar

Fijarse en algo que señala quien habla, a menudo con sorpresa o emoción intensa.

En inglés sencillo: To notice something that the speaker points out, often with surprise or strong feeling.

• Look what I found!
• Look who has come to visit us!
• Look where you left your shoes.

Cómo se usa: look what/who/where + clause (Look what I found in the garden.)

Sinónimos: see

Expresiones frecuentes: look what happened, look who came, look what someone

mira, oye

Se usa para captar la atención antes de decir algo importante o explicar una opinión.

En inglés sencillo: Used to get someone’s attention before saying something important or explaining your view.

• Look, I need your help.
• Look, we cannot afford another car.
• Look, I understand why you are upset.

Sinónimos: listen

Expresiones frecuentes: look please, look listen

vistazo, mirada

Acción de dirigir los ojos hacia algo para verlo o comprobarlo.

En inglés sencillo: An act of directing your eyes towards something to see or check it.

• Take a look inside.
• I had a quick look at the menu.
• Can you give this letter another look?

Cómo se usa: have/take a look at someone/something (Have a look at this photo.)

Sinónimos: glance

Expresiones frecuentes: a quick look, take a look, look at something

aspecto, apariencia

Forma en que se ve alguien o algo, incluidos el rostro, la ropa o el estilo.

En inglés sencillo: The way someone or something appears, including their face, clothes, or style.

• I like your new look.
• The wooden floor gives the room a warm look.
• She inherited her father’s good looks.

Sinónimos: appearance

Expresiones frecuentes: new look, good looks, modern look