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Translation of look – English–Spanish dictionary

look

verb uk /lʊk/ us /lʊk/

SEE

Add to word list Add to word list A1 [ I ] to direct your eyes in order to see mirar Look! There's grandma. ¡Mira! Ahí está la abuela. They looked at the picture and laughed. Miraron la foto y se rieron. Look at all these toys on the floor. She looked up from her book and smiled at me. I looked out (of) the window. Miré por la ventana. Look over there - there's a rainbow!
  • She heard a sudden noise behind her, and swung round to look behind her.
  • I wish you'd look at me when I'm trying to speak to you!
  • Be careful to look both ways when you cross the road.
  • She ambled down the street, stopping occasionally to look in the shop windows.
  • He slid the letter into his pocket while no one was looking.

SEARCH

A1 [ I ] to try to find something or someone buscar I'm looking for my keys. Estoy buscando mis llaves. I looked everywhere, but I couldn't find my glasses. Busqué por todas partes, pero no encontré mis gafas. Have you looked in the dictionary? ¿Has buscado en el diccionario? I looked down the list but couldn't see his name. Busqué en la lista pero no encontré su nombre. Synonyms hunt (SEARCH) search seek (SEARCH) formal
  • She turned the vase over to look for the price.
  • You'd have found it if you'd bothered to look.
  • I bent down to look under the bed.
  • She ran her finger down the list, looking for her name.
  • There's that book you were looking for.

DIRECTION

B2 [ I usually + adv/prep ] to face a particular direction dar, estar orientado a The garden looks south. El jardín está orientado al sur. This window looks out onto the lake. Esta habitación da al lago.
  • The window looks onto the road.
  • The room looks North.
  • The meadow looks east.
  • All the statues look towards the fountain.
  • The drawing room looks south.

HOPE

be looking to do something C2 to be planning to do something planear hacer algo, buscar hacer algo I'm looking to start my own business. Estoy planeando montar mi propio negocio.

Grammar

LookWe use the verb look to mean ‘turn our eyes in a particular direction to see something’. It is followed by at to refer to the person or thing which we see: … Look as a linking verbWe often use look as a linking verb like appear, be, become, seem. As a linking verb, look does not take an object and it is followed by a phrase or clause which gives more information about the subject (a complement): … Look as a discourse markerWe sometimes use look as a discourse marker but it needs to be used carefully as it is very strong. We use it when we are explaining something or making a point, especially when we are annoyed or speaking very forcefully: … Look at, see or watch?When we look at something, we direct our eyes in its direction and pay attention to it: … Look atWhen we look at something, we direct our eyes in its direction and pay attention to it: … SeeSee means noticing something using our eyes. The past simple form is saw and the -ed form is seen: … Watch as a verbWatch is similar to look at, but it usually means that we look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving: … Look at, see or watch: typical errorsWhen there is an object, we use at after look: …

Idioms

be not much to look at look before you leap look kindly on someone/something look on the bright side

Phrasal verbs

look after someone/something look ahead look around (somewhere/something) look at something look down on someone look forward to something look into something look on look out look something out look through something look something up look someone up look up to someone

look

noun uk /lʊk/ us /lʊk/

WITH EYES

B1 [ C ] the act of looking at someone or something mirada, vistazo She gave him a look of real dislike. Le dirigió una mirada de auténtico desprecio. Take a (good) look at this picture and see if you recognize anyone. Can I have a look at your dictionary? ¿Puedo mirar en tu diccionario?
  • I had a brief look at her report before the meeting.
  • She cast a quick look in the rear mirror.
  • Bring your baby to the clinic and we'll take a look at her.
  • May I have a look at your newspaper?" "Of course you can."
  • I took one look at her and burst out laughing.

APPEARANCE

B2 [ C ] an expression on someone's face aspecto, mirada She had a worried look about her. Tenía un aspecto preocupado. She gave me a questioning look. Me echó una mirada de interrogación. C1 [ C ] a style or fashion look, estilo The look this year will be relaxed and casual. El look de este año será relajado e informal. the look of someone/something B2 the appearance of someone or something la pinta de alguien/algo They liked the look of the hotel, but it was too expensive. I don't like the look of that fence (= it appears to have something wrong with it). No me gusta la pinta de esa valla. someone's looks C2 a person's appearance, especially how attractive they are el aspecto de alguien I like her looks. Her looks improved as she grew older. He put on weight and started to lose his looks. Ha engordado y ha empezado a desfigurarse.

(Translation of look from the Cambridge English-Spanish Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translation of look | GLOBAL English–Spanish Dictionary

look verb /lʊk/ [ intransitive ] to turn your eyes to see mirar Look at that guy! ¡Mira a ese tipo! I looked quickly over at Jim. Miré rápidamente a Jim. If you look to the right, you’ll see the city’s first library. Si miras a la derecha, verás la primera biblioteca de la ciudad. [ intransitive ] to try to find buscar He was looking for something in the drawer. Él estaba buscando algo en el cajón. Have you looked under the bed? ¿Has mirado debajo de la cama? I’ll look to see if I have her number. Voy a ver si tengo su número. people looking for work personas en busca de trabajo Synonym search to appear or seem to be parecer You look sad. Pareces triste. The watch looked expensive. El reloj parecía caro. It looks certain that the price will rise again. Parece cierto que el precio volverá a subir. The future looks good for business. El futuro parece bueno para los negocios. look like parecerse parecer It looks like it might rain. Parece que podría llover. “What does she look like?” “Very tall with dark hair.” “¿Qué aspecto tiene?” “Muy alta con pelo oscuro”. look as if/look as though parecer como si They looked as if they’d been drinking. Parecía como si hubieran estado bebiendo. look (just/exactly) like to have the same appearance as ser exactamente igual She looks just like her sister. Ella es exactamente igual que su hermana. [ intransitive ] to face a particular direction dar The building looks out over the lake. El edificio da al lago. Look… colloquial emphasizes a statement you make during a disagreement mira… escucha… Look, l just want to try to explain. Escucha, solo quiero intentar explicarlo. look good/bad to be considered acceptable/unacceptable by others tener buena pinta tener mala pinta no quedar bien/mal It’ll look bad if you don’t apologize. No quedará bien si no te disculpas. look sb in the eye/face to say sth difficult or unpleasant directly to sb mirar a los ojos mirar a la cara I can’t look her in the eye and tell her I lied. No puedo mirarla a los cara y decirle que mentí. look the other way to pretend not to notice sth bad or illegal hacer la vista gorda He paid no taxes, and the authorities looked the other way. No pagó impuestos, y las autoridades hicieron la vista gorda. Look out! colloquial indicates a warning that there is danger ¡ojo! ¡atención! ¡cuidado! “Look out!” she said grabbing his arm. “¡Cuidado!” dijo ella agarrandole del brazo. look what/how used to give evidence to support an argument mira It won’t work. Look what happened to John when he tried it. No funcionará. Mira lo que le pasó a John cuando lo intentó.

(Translation of look from the GLOBAL English-Spanish Dictionary © 2020 K Dictionaries Ltd)

look noun /lʊk/ [ countable ] an act of looking mirada [ feminine, singular ] vistazo [ masculine, singular ] Take a look at that sunset! ¡Echa un vistazo a esa puesta de sol! a quick look at her sister una mirada rápida a su hermana [ countable ] the expression on sb’s face or in their eyes mirada [ feminine, singular ] She gave him a nasty look. Ella le lanzó una mirada desagradable. I could see by the look on his face that he was excited. Podía ver por su mirada que estaba emocionado. a look of terror una mirada de terror [ countable ] the appearance or style of sth diseño [ masculine, singular ] aspecto [ masculine, singular ] The decor has a fifties look. La decoración tiene un diseño de los años cincuenta. I don’t like the look of this guy. No me gusta el aspecto de este chico. looks (good looks) [ plural ] sb’s physical attractiveness atractivo his good looks and charm su atractivo y encanto [ countable ] [ usually singular ] a careful examination vistazo [ masculine, singular ] análisis [ masculine, singular ] The committee is taking a look at the problem. El comité está analizando el problema. [ countable ] Brit [ usually singular ] an act of searching búsqueda [ feminine, singular ] echar un vistazo [ singular ] Have a good look around your room. Echa un buen vistazo por tu habitación.

(Translation of look from the GLOBAL English-Spanish Dictionary © 2020 K Dictionaries Ltd)

Examples of look

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In my opinion, though, it possesses the human resources to look to the future. Pero a mi entender tiene los recursos humanos necesarios para mirar al futuro.
In my opinion, though, it possesses the human resources to look to the future. Pero a mi entender tiene los recursos humanos necesarios para mirar al futuro. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
There are millions of refugees, umpteen thousand dead and misery everywhere we look in the region. En la región hay millones de refugiados, innumerables muertos y miseria allí donde se mire.
There are millions of refugees, umpteen thousand dead and misery everywhere we look in the region. En la región hay millones de refugiados, innumerables muertos y miseria allí donde se mire. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
At the same time, however, we need to look to the future. Sin embargo, al mismo tiempo, debemos mirar al futuro.
At the same time, however, we need to look to the future. Sin embargo, al mismo tiempo, debemos mirar al futuro. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
We therefore have to look to the future. Tenemos que mirar hacia el futuro.
We therefore have to look to the future. Tenemos que mirar hacia el futuro. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
For a long time, foreign countries have looked away. Durante mucho tiempo los países extranjeros han desviado la mirada.
For a long time, foreign countries have looked away. Durante mucho tiempo los países extranjeros han desviado la mirada. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
As a democratically elected political body, however, we have to look at three questions. Sin embargo, en nuestra calidad de representantes políticos de la población debemos examinar tres aspectos.
As a democratically elected political body, however, we have to look at three questions. Sin embargo, en nuestra calidad de representantes políticos de la población debemos examinar tres aspectos. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
Looking at the future, what can you promise farmers? Si miramos hacia el futuro, ¿qué es lo que pueden prometerle a los ganaderos?
Looking at the future, what can you promise farmers? Si miramos hacia el futuro, ¿qué es lo que pueden prometerle a los ganaderos? From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
It could also conceive of a decision at first reading, but it does not look as if that will be the case here. También se podría pensar en una decisión adoptada en primera lectura, pero no parece que este sea al caso.
It could also conceive of a decision at first reading, but it does not look as if that will be the case here. También se podría pensar en una decisión adoptada en primera lectura, pero no parece que este sea al caso. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
One can look at it like a glass of water: either half empty, or half full. No obstante, éste puede contemplarse como un vaso de agua, que según como se mire puede considerarse que está medio lleno o medio vacío.
One can look at it like a glass of water: either half empty, or half full. No obstante, éste puede contemplarse como un vaso de agua, que según como se mire puede considerarse que está medio lleno o medio vacío. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
We will look into the matter, but there does not appear to be a rule at the present time. Nos vamos a ocupar de esta cuestión pero en la actualidad no parece haber ninguna regla sobre el particular.
We will look into the matter, but there does not appear to be a rule at the present time. Nos vamos a ocupar de esta cuestión pero en la actualidad no parece haber ninguna regla sobre el particular. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
He is making attacks, political judgments and is looking for a scapegoat. Esta realizando ataques, juicios políticos y buscando un chivo expiatorio.
He is making attacks, political judgments and is looking for a scapegoat. Esta realizando ataques, juicios políticos y buscando un chivo expiatorio. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
It is good to look elsewhere, but sometimes it is good to look at one's own situation. Es positivo mirar a otros lugares, pero a veces es bueno centrar la mirada en nuestra propia situación.
It is good to look elsewhere, but sometimes it is good to look at one's own situation. Es positivo mirar a otros lugares, pero a veces es bueno centrar la mirada en nuestra propia situación. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
The fact that this viewpoint was retained before the vote in committee may have looked like an oversight. El mantenimiento de este punto de vista antes de la votación en comisión podía parecer un olvido.
The fact that this viewpoint was retained before the vote in committee may have looked like an oversight. El mantenimiento de este punto de vista antes de la votación en comisión podía parecer un olvido. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
We can look citizens in the eye and say that the money they have paid in taxes has been managed well and appropriately. Podemos mirar a los ciudadanos a la cara y decirles que el dinero que han pagado en impuestos ha sido gestionado de forma correcta y apropiada.
We can look citizens in the eye and say that the money they have paid in taxes has been managed well and appropriately. Podemos mirar a los ciudadanos a la cara y decirles que el dinero que han pagado en impuestos ha sido gestionado de forma correcta y apropiada. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English
So maybe you should look at that. Así que quizá debiera revisarse ese aspecto.
So maybe you should look at that. Así que quizá debiera revisarse ese aspecto. From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. A1,A1,B2,C2,B1,B2,C1,B2,C2

Translations of look

in Chinese (Traditional) 看, 看，瞧，注視, 尋找… See more in Chinese (Simplified) 看, 看，瞧，注视, 寻找… See more in Portuguese olhar, procurar, estar voltado para… See more in Marathi in Japanese in Turkish in French in Catalan in Dutch in Tamil in Hindi in Gujarati in Danish in Swedish in Malay in German in Norwegian in Urdu in Ukrainian in Telugu in Bengali in Czech in Indonesian in Thai in Vietnamese in Polish in Korean in Italian बघ, शोधणे, वाटणे… See more ～が見る, ～が探す, ～が～の方向を向く… See more bakmak, göz atmak, şöyle bir bakmak… See more regarder, chercher, avoir l’air… See more mirar, buscar, donar a… See more kijken, er uitzien, uitkijken op… See more பார்க்கும் பொருட்டு உங்கள் கண்கள் இயக்க, எதையாவது அல்லது யாரையாவது கண்டுபிடிக்கும் முயற்சி, தோன்ற அல்லது தோன்றுவதற்கு… See more देखना, (कुछ या किसी को) तलाशना, दिखना… See more આંખો, ચક્ષુ થકી જોવું તે., કોઈ વસ્તુ કે વ્યક્તિને શોધવી… See more se, kigge, se ud… See more se, titta, se ut… See more memandang, kelihatan, menghadap… See more schauen, aussehen, gehen nach… See more se, titte, lete… See more دیکھنا, نظر اٹھاکر دیکھنا, نظر ڈالنا… See more дивитися, мати вигляд, здаватися… See more చూడటం, చూడటం/ వెతకటం, కనపడటం/చూడటం… See more দেখা, তাকানো, কোনো বস্তু বা ব্যক্তিকে খোঁজা… See more (po)hledět, vypadat, být orientován (na)… See more melihat, tampaknya, menghadap… See more ดู, ค้นหา, มีท่าทาง… See more nhìn, dường như, hướng về… See more patrzeć, spojrzeć, szukać… See more 보다, 찾아보다, -방향을 향하다… See more guardare, cercare, guardare a… See more Need a translator?

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More translations of look in Spanish

  • look at
  • look on
  • look up
  • look for
  • look out
  • look-see
  • lookout
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  • look on phrasal verb
  • look out phrasal verb
  • look ahead phrasal verb
  • look around (somewhere/something) phrasal verb
  • look at something phrasal verb
  • look something out phrasal verb
  • look something up phrasal verb
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  • look a fright idiom
  • look kindly on someone/something idiom
  • look before you leap idiom
  • give someone a dirty look idiom
  • be not much to look at idiom
  • look/feel like death warmed up idiom
  • look on the bright side idiom
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    • Verb 
      • look (SEE)
      • look (SEARCH)
      • look (DIRECTION)
      • look (HOPE)
      • be looking to do something
    • Noun 
      • look (WITH EYES)
      • look (APPEARANCE)
      • the look of someone/something
      • someone's looks
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    • Verb 
      • look
      • look like
      • look as if/look as though
      • look (just/exactly) like
      • Look…
      • look good/bad
      • look sb in the eye/face
      • look the other way
      • Look out!
      • look what/how
    • Noun 
      • look
      • looks (good looks)
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