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"I'm just looking" in Spanish: solo estoy mirando

solo estoy mirando

Say it: SOH-loh ehs-TOY mee-RAHN-dohphrase/ˈso.lo esˈtoi miˈɾan.do/

I'm just looking is solo estoy mirando. Say Solo estoy mirando when a clerk approaches. Soften with gracias.

Clerk approaches

Gracias, solo estoy mirando.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
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How to pronounce solo estoy mirando

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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

SpanishEnglish
solo estoy mirandoI'm just looking

Main browse line.

solo estoy mirando, graciasI'm just looking, thanks

Polite softener.

nada más estoy mirandoI'm only looking

Neighbor phrasing.

solo miroI'm just looking (short)

Very brief; keep full headword when you can.

How to use solo estoy mirando in real life

  1. 1Clerk approaches

    Gracias, solo estoy mirando.

    Thanks, I'm just looking.

    Full solo estoy mirando.

  2. 2Boutique

    Por ahora solo estoy mirando.

    For now I'm just looking.

    Time cue + solo estoy mirando.

  3. 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.

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Browsing in a shoe store

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Te ayudo con algo?

    Can I help you with something?

  2. You

    Gracias, solo estoy mirando.

    Thanks, I'm just looking.

  3. ChatPal

    Como quieras. Aquí estoy.

    As you like. I'm here.

  4. 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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