look around

mirar a su alrededor

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (to survey)

a. mirar a su alrededor

He looked around the church and saw everyone crying and surmised it was a funeral.Miró a su alrededor en la iglesia y vio que todos lloraban y conjeturó que era un funeral.

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.).

intransitive verb phrase

2. (to seek; used with "for")

a. buscar

We've been looking around for a babysitter. Do you know anyone you can recommend?Hemos estado buscando una niñera. ¿Conoces a alguien que nos puedas recomendar?

3. (to see)

a. mirar

Do you need help? - No, thank you. I'm just looking around.¿Necesitas ayuda? - No, gracias. Solo estoy mirando.

look around

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (general)

I went into the center of town to l aroundfui al centro a dar una vuelta

I've been looking around for something betterhe estado buscando para ver si encontraba algo mejor

look around

verb:intransitive:plus_adverb

echar una mirada alrededor