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"Mirror" in Spanish: espejo

el espejo

Say it: ehs-PEH-hohmasculine · el espejonoun/esˈpe.xo/

A mirror is el espejo (ehs-PEH-hoh). It is masculine. Say frente al espejo for in front of the mirror.

Getting ready

Me miro en el espejo.
I look at myself in 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

SpanishEnglish
el espejomirror

Standard word for a mirror.

frente al espejoin front of the mirror

Getting ready or checking your look.

el espejo del bañobathroom mirror

The mirror above the sink.

mirarse al espejoto look at oneself in the mirror

Reflexive looking phrase.

How to use espejo in real life

  1. 1Getting ready

    Me miro en el espejo.

    I look at myself in the mirror.

    En el espejo marks the place.

  2. 2Buying furniture

    El espejo es grande y claro.

    The mirror is big and clear.

    El espejo is masculine.

  3. 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

Espejo is the everyday word. In bathrooms and hallways you will see un espejo. Mirarse al espejo is a common getting-ready phrase.

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Tidying the bathroom

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Limpiaste el espejo?

    Did you clean the mirror?

  2. You

    Sí. El espejo ya brilla.

    Yes. The mirror is shiny now.

  3. ChatPal

    Gracias. Ustedes dejan todo listo.

    Thanks. You all leave everything ready.

  4. 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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