look – English-Spanish Dictionary – WordReference.com
The blonde girl noticed Dan’s look and returned it.
Look, I’ve had enough of your insolence; do as you’re told!
Marina looks awful in that outfit.
James looked tired when he arrived last night.
Look at me when I’m talking to you!
Let me look to see if there is a water leak.
He looked to his right.
Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.
Frank looked in the fridge to see if there was any milk.
Ben decided that the past was behind him and that it was time to look to the future.
This article looks at similarities in the work of these two philosophers.
The detective tried to look at all the facts.
This house has five windows that look to the street.
Richard was looking to find a job at the local factory.
Joe is a handsome guy, but he uses his looks to get what he wants.
I like her look; it is part urban, part punk.
The child’s look was starting to make Josh feel very uncomfortable.
The children’s toy had the look of a real phone.
Zara had no chance of a look at the text before the exam.
She silenced him with an angry look.
Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.
Look! I think it’s a UFO!
Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.
I always looked upon him as a brother.
While my father taught me to swim, my mother looked on from the shore.
The detective looked into the murder. We have received your complaint, and we will look into it.
We are looking into ways of increasing our effectiveness.
While I’m in town I should look in on my parents. Please look in on the baby and make sure she’s tucked in.
Fiona said she would look in to see if everything was OK.
I look forward to the day when I can afford to retire.
We look forward to our summer holiday every year.
On New Year’s Day, many of us like to look forward and think about the positive changes we can make over the coming year.
Some people look for love on the internet. I looked for you, but I couldn’t find you.
These were rich girls who looked down on cheap clothes.
It is wrong to look down on people less fortunate than yourself.
Gary looked down in shame as the teacher told him off.
Look beyond his looks; consider his personality.
I look back on my years in school and smile.
Rather than look back, I must remind myself to look towards the future to better days.
When I look back, I wish I could live the days of my youth again.
ⓘ Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. No huyas la mirada al desengaño.
The little boy knew he was in trouble and when the teacher looked at him he had to look away. It was a horror movie and I had to look away much of the time!
I misplaced my keys, so I’ll have to look around for them.
The company is looking ahead to the future and hopes to expand its business.
When you are the driver, it’s best to look ahead on the road.
Could you look after the shop for ten minutes while I run a few errands?
He’s looking after his own interests, as usual.
Will you look after my fish while I’m away?
Who will look after the children while we’re away?
Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.
Compound Forms:
look | look!
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Español
angry look n (facial expression of anger)mirada enfurecida nf + adj
Recibimos miradas enfurecidas de la gente del pueblo.
appealing look n (expression, gaze: asking for
[sth]
)mirada suplicante nf + adj mf
The cat gave me an appealing look as I sliced the cheese.
El gato me lanzó una mirada suplicante mientras cortaba el queso.
be the picture of health,
be a picture of health,
look the picture of health,
look a picture of health v expr (look very healthy)ser la viva imagen de la salud expr
cast a look v expr (look quickly)echar una mirada loc verb
echar un vistazo loc verb
a closer look n (more thorough examination)análisis detallado nm + adj
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Un análisis más detallado de la cultura del país puede ayudarnos a entenderlo mejor.
mirada más cercana nf + loc adj
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
A la mirada más cercana se pueden apreciar algunas características que de lejos se pierden.
a closer look at
[sth]
n (more thorough examination)
(coloquial)
segunda mirada adj + nf
come-hither looks npl informal, usually plural (seductive expression)
(echar)
miraditas nfpl
(hacer, poner)
ojitos nmpl
The woman at the other side of the bar was giving me come-hither looks.
La mujer sentada al otro extremo de la barra estaba echándome miraditas.
dirty look n informal (face: resentful expression)mirada de odio nf + loc adj
mirar mal vi + adv
(PR)
mirada de coraje nf + loc adj
He gave her a dirty look when she testified against him.
Le dio una mirada de odio cuando testificó contra él.
La miró mal cuando testificó contra él.
Le dio una mirada de coraje cuando testificó contra él.
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. expr figurative (Be grateful for
[sth]
free.)a caballo regalado no le mires el diente, a caballo regalado no le mires el dentado expr
a caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes expr
a caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes expr
I was disappointed that the antique vase my aunt gave me had a chip in the rim, but my mother said, “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.”
Me decepcionó que la vasija antigua que me regaló mi tía tuviera una quebradura, pero mi madre me dijo: «A caballo regalado no le mires el diente».
(MX)
a caballo regalado no se le ve el colmillo expr
(CR, PR)
a caballo regalado no se le mira el colmillo expr
fresh look n (new perspective)otra perspectiva adj + nf
The exhibition offers a fresh look at Danish design.
nueva perspectiva adj + nf
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
No son procedimientos nuevos pero están encarados desde una nueva perspectiva.
get a look-in v expr UK, slang (have fair chance)tener una oportunidad loc verb
Starlings feed in flocks and can clear bird tables before other species get a look-in.
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Los estorninos se alimentan en bandadas y pueden limpiar un comedero de pájaros antes de que otras especies puedan tener una oportunidad.
give
[sb]
a dirty look v expr informal (look resentfully at)echar una mirada asesina loc verb
asesinar con la mirada loc verb
mirar con odio loc verb
have a look at
[sth/sb]
v expr (look at)echar un vistazo loc verb
(algo o alguien)
mirar⇒, ver⇒ vtr
These family photos are great. Have a look.
Estas fotos familiares son excelentes, échales un vistazo.
Estas fotos familiares son excelentes, míralas.
have a look at
[sth/sb]
v expr (examine, inspect)
(a algo o alguien)
echar un vistazo loc verb
echarle un vistazo loc verb
Let the doctor have a look at your rash.
Deja que el doctor le eche un vistazo a tu sarpullido.
have a look-see v expr informal (take a quick look at
[sth]
)echar un vistazo loc verb
echar una ojeada loc verb
have a nasty look about him/her/it n informal (look unpleasant, bad)tener mala cara loc verb
I don’t trust that guy; he’s got a nasty look about him.
No confío en ese tipo, tiene mala cara.
have the look of
[sb/sth]
v expr (resemble)parecer⇒ v cop
tener el aspecto de, tener la pinta de, tener todo el aspecto de, tener toda la pinta de. loc verb
You have the look of a woman in love!
¡Pareces una mujer enamorada!
¡Tienes toda la pinta de una mujer enamorada!
I look forward to hearing from you expr written, slightly formal (application, request: signing off)
(escrito)
quedo a la espera de novedades loc interj
quedo a la espera de su respuesta loc interj
Thank you for your attention, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I look forward to your reply expr written, slightly formal (application, request: signing off)
(escrito)
quedo a la espera de su respuesta loc interj
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to your reply.
look a million dollars v expr figurative, informal (be extremely well dressed and attractive)ir muy bien vestido loc verb
look a picture,
be a picture v expr figurative (attractive sight)estar radiante loc verb
estar hermosa loc verb
She looked a picture on her wedding day.
Estaba radiante el día de su boda.
look alike vi + adj (resemble each other)parecerse⇒ v prnl
Adam and his brother look alike, don’t you think?
Adam y su hermano se parecen mucho, ¿no crees?
look around,
also UK: look round,
look about vi + adv (seek
[sth]
in surrounding area)buscar por todos lados vtr + loc adv
I’ve been looking around everywhere, but I can’t find my reading glasses.
He buscado por todos lados pero no encuentro mis anteojos .
look around
[sth]
,
also UK: look round
[sth]
vi + prep (inspect)registrar⇒ vtr
chequear⇒ vtr
inspeccionar⇒ vtr
Safety inspectors will be looking around the factory today.
Los inspectores de seguridad registrarán la fábrica hoy.
look around,
also UK: look round vi + prep (browse)mirar⇒ vtr
revisar⇒ vtr
echar un vistazo en loc verb
buscar en vtr + prep
Sarah spent the afternoon looking around the local shops.
Sara se pasó la tarde mirando las tiendas locales.
look askance at
[sb/sth]
,
look at
[sb/sth]
askance v expr (glance sidelong)mirar de reojo a loc verb
mirar de soslayo a loc verb
look askance at
[sb/sth]
,
look at
[sb/sth]
askance v expr figurative (regard with disapproval, suspicion)ver con malos ojos loc verb
no ver con buenos ojos loc verb
mirar mal, ver mal loc verb
(coloquial)
mirar torcido loc verb
Fancy restaurants look askance at shorts and sneakers.
En restaurantes elegantes se ve con malos ojos usar pantalones cortos y zapatillas deportivas.
look at the bigger picture v expr figurative (consider
[sth]
in its wider context)tener una visión más amplia loc verb
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Convendría tener una visión más amplia antes de emitir juicios.
look back vi + adv (look behind)mirar atrás loc verb
mirar hacia atrás loc verb
“Don’t look back. Whatever’s chasing you might be gaining on you.” – Satchel Paige
“No mires atrás, lo que te esté persiguiendo puede alcanzarte.” – Satchel Paige.
look bad vi + adj (appear ugly)verse mal v prnl + adv
look bad vi + adj (appear unethical, etc.)
(ético)
verse mal v prnl + adv
ser mal visto loc verb
The company tried to keep its involvement in the scandal hidden as management knew it looked bad.
La compañía intentó esconder que estaba involucrada en el escándalo ya que la gerencia sabía que se veía mal.
look beautiful v expr (be attractively dressed)estar preciosa loc verb
verse hermosa loc verb
Note
: Si quisiéramos decir que siempre lo está, diríamos “eres preciosa”
Darling, you look beautiful tonight.
Estás preciosa esta noche querida.
look before you leap interj figurative (be aware of the risks involved in
[sth]
)
(figurado)
mirar antes de cruzar expr
Thinking of investing in a new business? Look before you leap!
¿Pensando en invertir en un nuevo negocio? ¡Mire antes de cruzar!
ser precavido expr
¿Pensando en invertir en un nuevo negocio? ¡Sea precavido!
look carefully at
[sth]
vtr (examine closely)mirar detenidamente loc verb
One should always look carefully at a document before signing it.
Siempre se debe mirar detenidamente un documento antes de firmarlo.
look closely vi + adv (examine
[sth]
)mirar detenidamente loc verb
mirar con atención loc verb
fijar la vista en loc verb
If you look closely, you will see the beautiful patterns on the butterfly’s wings.
Si miras detenidamente, podrás ver los hermosos patrones en las alas de la mariposa.
look closely at
[sth]
v expr (examine
[sth]
)mirar con atención loc verb
mirar detenidamente loc verb
She looked closely at the gravestone and could just make out the faded inscription.
Ella miró con atención la tumba pero apenas podía adivinar la inscripción borroneada.
look daggers at
[sb]
v expr informal (glare angrily at
[sb]
)fulminar con la mirada loc verb
look down on
[sb/sth]
,
look down upon
[sb/sth]
v expr (observe from high up)otear⇒ vtr
vislumbrar⇒ vtr
ver desde lo alto loc verb
mirar algo que está abajo loc verb
From the top of the tower you can look down upon the whole city.
Desde nuestro cuarto de hotel podíamos otear la plaza.
look down your nose at
[sb/sth]
expr figurative (think yourself superior)
(coloquial)
mirar a alguien por encima del hombro loc verb
look everywhere vi + adv (search in many places)buscar por todas partes loc verb
buscar por todos lados loc verb
We looked everywhere but we couldn’t find it.
Lo buscamos por todas partes, pero no lo encontramos.
look fat vi (appear overweight)verse gordo v prnl
Darling, does this dress make me look fat?
¿Me veo gorda con este vestido, mi amor?
parecer gordo loc verb
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Con ese vestido parece más gorda de lo que es.
look foolish v expr (appear silly)parecer un tonto loc verb
He tried to sing a song at the karaoke bar while drunk and ended up looking foolish. Sally looked foolish when she fell down the stairs.
Trató de cantar una canción en el bar de karaoke cuando estaba borracho y terminó pareciendo un tonto. Sally pareció una tonta cuando se cayó de las escaleras.
hacer el ridículo loc verb
ponerse en ridículo loc verb
Trató de cantar una canción en el bar de karaoke cuando estaba borracho y terminó haciendo el ridículo. Sally hizo el ridículo cuando se cayó de las escaleras.
look fun vi + adj informal (appear enjoyable)parecer entretenido vtr + adj
That looks fun. May I join in?
ⓘ
Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
El trabajo al principio parecía entretenido, pero luego me comenzó a aburrir.
parecer divertido vtr + adj
Esto parece divertido. ¿Me puedo unir?
look good vi + adj (have an attractive appearance)verse bien v prnl + adv
Tina would look good if she smiled. You’re looking good tonight!
Tina se vería bien si sonriera.
look good vi + adj (seem appealing)verse bien v prnl + adv
tener buena pinta loc verb
verse tentador loc verb
Those waves look good for surfers. That fish looks good!
Esas olas se ven bien para surfear.
Ese pescado tiene buena pinta.
look good vi + adj (seem to be going well)verse bien loc verb
venir bien loc verb
The project isn’t finished yet, but it’s looking good.
look
[sb]
in the eye v expr (look directly at)mirar fijo a loc verb
No me mirés fijo así que me hacés sentir mal.
mirar a alguien a los ojos loc verb
look
[sb]
in the eye v expr (not feel ashamed)mirar fijo a loc verb
Can you look me in the eye and tell me you didn’t cheat on the test?
ⓘ
Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Decime la verdad ¿vos no tuviste nada que ver?
mirar a alguien a los ojos loc verb
look into the future v expr figurative (make predictions)predecir el futuro loc verb
The fortune teller claimed she could look into the future.
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Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
Le dijo que era capaz de predecir el futuro observando la palma de la mano.
mirar el futuro loc verb
ⓘ
Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
En el espejo de Galadriel se puede mirar el futuro, pero el espejo muestra también cosas que nunca van a pasar.
look like
[sb/sth]
vi + prep (resemble)parecerse a v prnl + prep
This table looks like the one we have at home. Lucy looks like her aunt.
Esta mesa se parece a la que tenemos en casa. // Lucy se parece a su tía.
look like vi + prep informal (appear that)parecer que loc verb
It looks like we’ll have to cancel our holiday.
Parece que tendremos que cancelar las vacaciones.
look like
[sth]
vi + prep informal (indicate)parecer que loc verb
It’s beginning to look like rain.
Parece que va a llover.
look lively v expr informal (hurry)darse prisa loc verb
espabilar⇒ vi
(AR: coloquial)
meterle v prnl
ⓘ
Esta oración no es una traducción de la original.
¡Date prisa, que llegamos tarde!
look of disapproval n (frown, scowl)mirada de desaprobación nf + loc adj
(informal)
ceño fruncido nm + adj
His attempts to make the audience laugh at his crude jokes were met with looks of disapproval.
Sus intentos de hacer reír a la audiencia con chistes groseros recibieron miradas de desaprobación.
