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"Mirror" in Spanish: espejo
el espejo
A mirror is el espejo (ehs-PEH-hoh). It is masculine. Say frente al espejo for in front of the mirror.
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How to pronounce espejo
Say it
ehs-PEH-hoh
/esˈpe.xo/
Three syllables: ehs-PEH-hoh. Stress PEH. Soft j like English h.
"Mirror" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el espejo | mirror Standard word for a mirror. | Standard word for a mirror. |
| frente al espejo | in front of the mirror Getting ready or checking your look. | Getting ready or checking your look. |
| el espejo del baño | bathroom mirror The mirror above the sink. | The mirror above the sink. |
| mirarse al espejo | to look at oneself in the mirror Reflexive looking phrase. | Reflexive looking phrase. |
How to use espejo in real life
- 1Getting ready
Me miro en el espejo.
I look at myself in the mirror.
En el espejo marks the place.
- 2Buying furniture
El espejo es grande y claro.
The mirror is big and clear.
El espejo is masculine.
- 3In a hotel bathroom
Hay un espejo sobre el lavabo.
There is a mirror above the sink.
Un espejo is a simple inventory line.
Mistakes English speakers make with espejo
Incorrect: La espejo está sucia.
Correct: El espejo está sucio.
Espejo is masculine. Say el espejo.
Incorrect: Me veo en el mirror.
Correct: Me veo en el espejo.
Use espejo, not English mirror.
Good to know
Good to knowEspejo is the everyday word. In bathrooms and hallways you will see un espejo. Mirarse al espejo is a common getting-ready phrase.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Tidying the bathroom
ChatPal
¿Limpiaste el espejo?
Did you clean the mirror?
You
Sí. El espejo ya brilla.
Yes. The mirror is shiny now.
ChatPal
Gracias. Ustedes dejan todo listo.
Thanks. You all leave everything ready.
You
De nada.
You're welcome.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mirror" in Spanish
Is espejo masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el espejo, un espejo grande.
How do you pronounce espejo?
ehs-PEH-hoh. The j sounds like English h.
How do I say in front of the mirror?
Frente al espejo.
How do I say look in the mirror?
Mirarse al espejo, or verse en el espejo.
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