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"I'm just looking" in Spanish: solo estoy mirando
solo estoy mirando
I'm just looking is solo estoy mirando. Say Solo estoy mirando when a clerk approaches. Soften with gracias.
Clerk approaches
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How to pronounce solo estoy mirando
Say it
SOH-loh ehs-TOY mee-RAHN-doh
/ˈso.lo esˈtoi miˈɾan.do/
SOH-loh ehs-TOY mee-RAHN-doh. Stress SOH and RAHN.
"I'm just looking" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| solo estoy mirando | I'm just looking Main browse line. | Main browse line. |
| solo estoy mirando, gracias | I'm just looking, thanks Polite softener. | Polite softener. |
| nada más estoy mirando | I'm only looking Neighbor phrasing. | Neighbor phrasing. |
| solo miro | I'm just looking (short) Very brief; keep full headword when you can. | Very brief; keep full headword when you can. |
How to use solo estoy mirando in real life
- 1Clerk approaches
Gracias, solo estoy mirando.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
Full solo estoy mirando.
- 2Boutique
Por ahora solo estoy mirando.
For now I'm just looking.
Time cue + solo estoy mirando.
- 3Market stall
Solo estoy mirando los precios.
I'm just looking at the prices.
Solo estoy mirando + object.
Mistakes English speakers make with solo estoy mirando
Incorrect: Solo estoy looking.
Correct: Solo estoy mirando.
Use mirando in solo estoy mirando.
Incorrect: Sólo estoy mirando. (forced accent everywhere)
Correct: Solo estoy mirando.
Modern spelling often drops the accent: solo estoy mirando.
Good to know
Solo estoy mirando politely declines help without sounding rude. Clerks may greet you; smile, then say solo estoy mirando. You can browse until you need sizes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Browsing in a shoe store
ChatPal
¿Te ayudo con algo?
Can I help you with something?
You
Gracias, solo estoy mirando.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
ChatPal
Como quieras. Aquí estoy.
As you like. I'm here.
You
Si necesito talla, te aviso. Solo estoy mirando ahora.
If I need a size, I'll tell you. I'm just looking now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm just looking" in Spanish
How do you say I'm just looking?
Solo estoy mirando.
Is solo rude?
No—solo estoy mirando is a polite browse line.
How do you pronounce mirando?
mee-RAHN-doh. Stress RAHN.
Solo or sólo?
Both appear; many writers use solo estoy mirando without accent.
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