mirar

Senses

1. 1.

   to aim (at)

   to point or direct a weapon, tool, or gaze toward a target

2. 2.

   to look at, to gaze at

   to observe or contemplate something attentively

3. 3.

   to aim for, to aspire to

   to have as a goal or objective

Examples

• "O atirador mirou o alvo com precisão."

  The shooter aimed at the target with precision.

• "Ela mirava o horizonte pensativa."

  She gazed at the horizon pensively.

• "A empresa mira expandir suas operações no exterior."

  The company aims to expand its operations abroad.

Usage

Formal or literary in some contexts. Commonly used with "em" (mirar em algo/alguém). In everyday speech, "olhar para" is more common than "mirar" for simply looking at something. "Mirar" often implies focused attention or a specific target.