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“Mirarse” (to look at oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Mirarse”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of mirarse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to look at themselves, for example ¡Mírate en el espejo! (Look at yourself in the mirror!).

Mirarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Mirarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Mirarse generally means “to look at oneself”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To look at oneself: For example, ¡Mírate en el espejo! (Look at yourself in the mirror!)

To watch out/be careful: For example, ¡Mírate con esos vidrios rotos! (Watch out for those broken glasses!)

To examine oneself: For example, Mírate por dentro y encuentra la paz. (Examine yourself within and find peace.)

To check one’s appearance: For example, ¡Mírate antes de salir! (Check how you look before going out!)

Rude/Slang: Mind your own business: For example, ¡Mírate y no te metas en lo que no te importa! (Mind your own business and don’t get involved in what doesn’t concern you!)

Real Life Examples of Mirarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Mírate en el espejo! Luces increíble con ese vestido. (Look at yourself in the mirror! You look amazing in that dress.)

Antes de salir, mirémonos en el espejo para asegurarnos de que todo esté en orden. (Before we leave, let’s look at ourselves in the mirror to make sure everything is in order.)

Mamá, mírate en el espejo y dime si ves alguna arruga en mi camisa. (Mom, look at yourself in the mirror and tell me if you see any wrinkles in my shirt.)

Oye, miraos en el espejo y decidme si os gusta ese corte de pelo. (Hey, look at yourselves in the mirror and tell me if you like that haircut.)

Señor, mírese en el espejo y verá que su corbata está torcida. (Sir, look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll see that your tie is crooked.)

Antes de la entrevista de trabajo, mírate en el espejo y repite tus respuestas en voz alta. (Before the job interview, look at yourself in the mirror and repeat your answers out loud.)

Chicos, mírense en el espejo y díganme si esas camisas combinan con los pantalones. (Guys, look at yourselves in the mirror and tell me if those shirts match the pants.)

Después del entrenamiento, mirémonos en el espejo para ver si tenemos alguna lesión. (After the workout, let’s look at ourselves in the mirror to see if we have any injuries.)

Antes de la cita, mírate en el espejo y asegúrate de que tu apariencia sea impecable. (Before the date, look at yourself in the mirror and make sure your appearance is impeccable.)

Oye, miraos en el espejo y decidme si esos zapatos van con vuestros trajes. (Hey, look at yourselves in the mirror and tell me if those shoes go with your suits.)

Señora, mírese en el espejo y verá que su maquillaje está perfecto. (Ma’am, look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll see that your makeup is perfect.)

Antes de la reunión importante, mirémonos en el espejo para asegurarnos de que nuestra apariencia sea profesional. (Before the important meeting, let’s look at ourselves in the mirror to make sure our appearance is professional.)

Después de la fiesta, mírate en el espejo y verás que tu peinado está hecho un desastre. (After the party, look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll see that your hairstyle is a mess.)

Oye, miraos en el espejo y decidme si esas camisetas son demasiado informales para la ocasión. (Hey, look at yourselves in the mirror and tell me if those t-shirts are too casual for the occasion.)

Señor, mírese en el espejo y verá que su barba necesita un recorte. (Sir, look at yourself in the mirror and you’ll see that your beard needs a trim.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Mirarse (to look at oneself) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.