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Mira

Look / Listen

Conversation Fillers
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'look'. Used to draw attention before making a point, giving an explanation, or expressing mild disagreement. Oye and escucha serve similar functions.

See It in Context

Mira, te voy a ser sincero.

Look, I'm going to be honest with you.

Mira, no es tan complicado como parece.

Look, it's not as complicated as it seems.

—No entiendo por qué. —Mira, te lo explico.

—I don't understand why. —Look, let me explain.

Mira, no quiero discutir.

Look, I don't want to argue.