The most direct way to say “look at” in Spanish it to use the verb “mirar.” If you’re talking about looking at something, as in considering it, you’ll want to use “considerar.” And if you want to say you’re checking, or looking at something, the best choice is “revisar.” Here are some examples of how the options are used in everyday conversation.
- Mira la luna. Es tan hermosa. = Look at the moon. It’s so beautiful.
- Planeamos considerar tres opciones. = We plan to look at three options.
- El mecánico revisó el coche. = The mechanic looked at my car.
Getting comfortable with the nuances of Spanish can take some time. But remember, you don’t have to tackle it all at once. As you move forward on your language journey, you’ll learn to distinguish which option is best without giving it much thought.
Rosetta Stone’s Dynamic Immersion® methodology teaches you to speak the language, not just memorize the words. What makes it effective is that we prepare you to use your new language in your everyday life. So it’s not just about the features, but what you’re able to do because of them. It helps you get ready to handle situations with confidence.
Learn Spanish Words and Phrases
You’ll want to focus on some basic building blocks when you start your language learning journy. These are essential Spanish words and phrases such as who, what, when, where, why, yes, no, please, and more. Learning these basics can put you on the path to having everyday conversations in Spanish. Here’s a good list of the basic words and phrases:
- Hola = Hello
- Adiós = Goodbye
- ¿Quién? = Who?
- ¿Qué? = What?
- ¿Por qué? = Why?
- ¿Dónde? = Where?
- Sí = Yes
- No = No
- Me gusta = I like
- No me gusta = I don’t like
- Por favor = Please
- Gracias = Thank you
- Lo siento = Sorry
- Salud = Bless you
It’s worth pointing out that if you already speak another major European language, learning Spanish should go smoothly. Because English, just as Italian and French, has deep roots in Latin, and these languages all share thousands of words with contemporary Spanish. These shared words are called cognates and have significant similarities in spelling and/or pronunciation. That’s why you’ll notice that there are many English words and phrases like the word “normal” that are almost identical in French (normale), Italian (normale), and Spanish (normal).
To perfect your pronunciation, you’ll need immediate feedback on your efforts. Rosetta Stone helps you dial in your pronunciation with our TruAccent™ speech-recognition engine. TruAccent compares your voice to native and non-native speakers so you get the feedback you need for the most accurate pronunciation. It’s also adjustable, which allows you to tweak your accent as needed. TruAccent is a powerful tool for helping you learn and speak the Spanish language.
After you’re comfortable pronouncing basic words and short phrases, it’s a natural transition to move to the longer phrases you’ll use in everyday conversation. Rosetta Stone’s short, 10-minute lessons are built in just this way—first teaching the basics, then tackling the longer phrases. This approach helps you acquire the skills to speak Spanish with confidence.
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