mirar de cerca

mirar de cerca
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
a. to look closely at
Hay que mirar el dibujo de cerca para ver la firma semioculta del autor.You have to look closely at the drawing to see the partially hidden signature of the author.
b. to take a close look at
Miremos de cerca esta flor. ¿Qué ven?Let's take a close look at this flower. What do you see?
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
a. to look closely at
Necesitamos mirar de cerca qué está ocurriendo entre estos niños.We need to look closely at what's happening between these kids.
b. to take a close look at
Antes de firmar el contrato, míralo de cerca para ver si hay algo con lo que no estés de acuerdo.Before signing the contract, take a close look at it to see if there's something you don't agree with.
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