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"Have a look" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "echar un vistazo", and "take a look" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "mirar". Learn more about the difference between "have a look" and "take a look" below.
have a look(
hahv
ey
look
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to see)
a. echar un vistazo
These insects look amazing under a microscope. Have a look.Estos insectos se ven increíbles bajo un microscopio. Échales un vistazo.
b. ir a mirar
I wonder who's at the door? - Why don't you have a look?¿Quién estará tocando la puerta? - Por qué no vas a mirar.
c. dar una mirada
Would you have a look at the kitchen sink? The water is not going down.¿Podrías darle una mirada al fregadero de la cocina? El agua está estancada.
d. ver
I'm not sure if I should change the introduction to my essay. - Let me have a look.No estoy seguro de si debería cambiar la introducción a mi ensayo. - Déjame verlo.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. echa un vistazo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Have a look at my phone when you get a chance. It's not working.Échale un vistazo a mi teléfono cuando tengas un momento. No está funcionando.
b. ve a mirar (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Have a look outside the house. I thought I heard a noise.Ve a mirar afuera de la casa. Creo que escuché un ruido.
c. da una mirada (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Have a look at that picture I hung. Is it straight?Dale una mirada a ese cuadro que colgué. ¿Está derecho?
take a look(
teyk
uh
look
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. mirar
When it started to snow, the children all ran to the window to take a look.Cuando empezó a nevar, los niños corrieron a la ventana a mirar.
b. echar un vistazo
"Let me take a look at the mystery books," the librarian said, as she searched for the missing book."Déjame echar un vistazo al estante de libros de misterio," dijo el bibliotecario, al buscar el libro perdido.
c. ojear
Leslie took a look at the recipe, but it didn’t specify how to melt the butter.Leslie ojeó la receta pero no especificaba como derretir la mantequilla.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. mira (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Take a look at this fossil I found!¡Mira este fósil que encontré!
b. echa un vistazo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Take a look upstairs, Kelly. I'll look downstairs.Echa un vistazo arriba, Kelly. Miraré aquí abajo.
c. ojea (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Take a look at this book, please.Ojea este libro, por favor.
