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Looking
ˈlʊkɪŋ
Extremadamente Común
500 - 600
500 - 600
El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
mirando, buscando, pareciendo

Significados de Looking en español

La palabra "looking" se utiliza en inglés cotidiano como la forma gerundio del verbo "look", que significa "mirar" o "ver". Se emplea en diversos contextos y por diferentes hablantes, tanto en situaciones formales como informales.

Uso práctico:

  1. Describir acciones: Se usa para indicar que alguien está mirando algo o a alguien. Por ejemplo:

    • "She is looking at the painting." (Ella está mirando la pintura.)
    • "I was looking for my keys." (Estaba buscando mis llaves.)

  2. Expresar estados o apariencias: Puede usarse para describir cómo alguien o algo se ve. Ejemplos incluyen:

    • "You are looking great today!" (¡Te ves genial hoy!)
    • "The weather is looking nice." (El clima se ve bien.)

  3. En frases comunes:

    • "Looking forward to..." (Esperando con ansias...) se utiliza para expresar anticipación.
    • "Looking for" (Buscando...) se emplea para indicar búsqueda de algo específico.

  4. Contextos de uso: "Looking" se utiliza en conversaciones cotidianas, en redes sociales, en correos electrónicos informales y en situaciones de trabajo, dependiendo del contexto. En situaciones más formales, se prefiere usar el verbo en formas completas.

Errores comunes:

  • Confundir "looking" con "look". Por ejemplo, "I am look for my keys" es incorrecto; debe ser "I am looking for my keys".
  • No usar la forma correcta en el tiempo verbal. Por ejemplo, "He is look tired" es incorrecto; debe ser "He is looking tired".

Palabras relacionadas:

  • Sinónimos: "gazing" (mirar fijamente), "watching" (observar), "searching" (buscar).
  • Antónimos: "ignoring" (ignorar), "overlooking" (pasar por alto).

Pronunciación: "Looking" se pronuncia /ˈlʊkɪŋ/. Es importante enfatizar la primera sílaba y mantener la vocal corta en la segunda.

Gramática: "Looking" se usa como un gerundio, lo que significa que puede funcionar como un sustantivo o como parte de una construcción verbal. Por ejemplo, en "Looking is important" (Mirar es importante), "looking" actúa como un sustantivo.

Etimología: La palabra proviene del inglés antiguo "locian", que significa "mirar" o "ver". A lo largo del tiempo, ha evolucionado en su forma y uso, manteniendo su esencia de observar o buscar algo visualmente.

Significados de Looking en español

mirando

Ejemplo:
I am looking at the beautiful sunset.
Estoy mirando el hermoso atardecer.
She is looking for her lost keys.
Ella está buscando sus llaves perdidas.
Uso: informalContexto: Used in everyday conversations to express the act of visually examining something or searching for something.
Nota: The most common translation for 'looking' in the sense of using your eyes to see or find something.

buscando

Ejemplo:
I'm looking for a new job.
Estoy buscando un nuevo trabajo.
Are you looking for your glasses?
¿Estás buscando tus lentes?
Uso: informalContexto: Used when actively searching for something or someone.
Nota: Can also be used in a metaphorical sense, such as 'looking for answers'.

pareciendo

Ejemplo:
You are looking tired today.
Hoy pareces cansado.
She is looking very happy in that photo.
Ella parece muy feliz en esa foto.
Uso: informalContexto: Used to describe someone's appearance or demeanor.
Nota: Can also be used to express an opinion on how someone appears or seems.

Los sinónimos de Looking

gazing

Gazing implies looking steadily and intently at something.
Ejemplo: She was gazing out of the window, lost in thought.
Nota: Gazing suggests a more focused and prolonged act of looking.

staring

Staring means looking fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.
Ejemplo: He was staring at the painting, trying to decipher its meaning.
Nota: Staring often conveys a sense of intensity or concentration in the act of looking.

glancing

Glancing means taking a brief or hurried look.
Ejemplo: She quickly glanced at her watch to check the time.
Nota: Glancing suggests a quick or casual look rather than a sustained gaze.

peering

Peering involves looking closely or with difficulty, especially when trying to see something unclear.
Ejemplo: He was peering into the darkness, trying to make out shapes in the distance.
Nota: Peering often implies straining to see or discern details in what is being looked at.

observing

Observing means watching attentively with interest or for a scientific purpose.
Ejemplo: The scientist was carefully observing the behavior of the animals in the wild.
Nota: Observing often implies a deliberate and focused act of watching for specific details or patterns.

Expresiones y frases comunes de Looking

keep an eye out

To watch or look for something carefully.
Ejemplo: I'll keep an eye out for any updates on the project.
Nota: Uses a different imagery compared to 'looking' and implies being vigilant.

look forward to

To anticipate something with pleasure or excitement.
Ejemplo: I'm looking forward to seeing you at the party.
Nota: Expresses anticipation and excitement beyond just physically looking at something.

take a look

To examine or inspect something briefly.
Ejemplo: Can you take a look at this document for me?
Nota: Suggests a brief inspection rather than a continuous act of looking.

look up to

To admire or respect someone.
Ejemplo: I've always looked up to my older sister for her achievements.
Nota: Focuses on admiration and respect rather than just the physical act of looking.

look down on

To consider someone as inferior or less important.
Ejemplo: She looks down on people who don't have a college education.
Nota: Implies a judgmental attitude towards others, different from the neutral act of looking.

watch out

To be careful or vigilant about something dangerous.
Ejemplo: Watch out! There's a car coming.
Nota: Emphasizes caution and being alert, different from a casual act of looking.

have a look

To take a brief look at something.
Ejemplo: Let me have a look at that painting. It's beautiful!
Nota: Indicates a quick observation rather than a prolonged act of looking.

look out for

To watch or be vigilant for something.
Ejemplo: Can you look out for my package while I'm away?
Nota: Implies actively watching or caring for something, different from a passive act of looking.

look like

To have a similar appearance to someone or something.
Ejemplo: You look like your mother when you smile.
Nota: Compares appearances rather than the action of looking itself.

Expresiones cotidianas (jerga) de Looking

check out

To look at or investigate something. It is often used when suggesting someone to look at or experience something new.
Ejemplo: Check out this awesome new TV show!
Nota: The term 'check out' implies a more casual and informal way of looking at something compared to just 'looking at' it.

peep

To glance at or briefly look at something. It is used informally to refer to a quick or sneak peek at something.
Ejemplo: Let me take a quick peep at that document before the meeting.
Nota: The term 'peep' emphasizes a swift and often discreet way of looking at something compared to a standard 'look.'

scope out

To carefully examine or assess a situation or thing. It often implies a more detailed and strategic observation.
Ejemplo: I need to scope out the competition before the big presentation.
Nota: The term 'scope out' suggests a thorough and intentional observation, whereas 'look at' may be more general or casual.

eyeball

To look closely at or examine something. It is often used in a directive manner to suggest a close inspection.
Ejemplo: Eyeball that book for any relevant information on the topic.
Nota: The term 'eyeball' suggests a more focused and attentive way of looking at something.

glance

To take a quick look or brief view of something. It implies a rapid or cursory examination.
Ejemplo: Can you glance over this report and let me know if there are any errors?
Nota: The term 'glance' indicates a swift and often superficial look compared to a more thorough 'look.'

spot

To see or notice something, typically quickly or unexpectedly. It is often used to describe noticing something in a particular location.
Ejemplo: I spotted a rare bird in the park this morning.
Nota: The term 'spot' implies a sudden, maybe even accidental, observation of something compared to a deliberate act of 'looking.'

scout

To search or explore a place in order to obtain information. It is commonly used in the context of investigating or searching for something specific.
Ejemplo: He scouted around the office to find a quiet place for his phone call.
Nota: The term 'scout' implies a more purposeful and investigative way of looking around compared to a casual observation.

Looking - Ejemplos

Looking for a new job can be stressful.
Buscar un nuevo trabajo puede ser estresante.
She was looking out the window when she saw the accident.
Ella estaba mirando por la ventana cuando vio el accidente.
He looked at the painting for a long time, trying to understand its meaning.
Él miró la pintura durante mucho tiempo, tratando de entender su significado.

Gramática de Looking

Looking - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle)
Lema: look
Conjugaciones
Sustantivo, plural (Noun, plural): looks
Sustantivo, singular o masa (Noun, singular or mass): look
Verbo, tiempo pasado (Verb, past tense): looked
Verbo, gerundio o participio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): looking
Verbo, tercera persona del singular presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): looks
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): look
Verbo, presente no en tercera persona del singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): look
Sílabas, Separación y Acento
looking contiene 1 sílabas: look
Transcripción fonética: ˈlu̇k
look , ˈlu̇k (La sílaba roja es la acentuada)

Looking - Importancia y frecuencia de uso

El índice de frecuencia e importancia de las palabras indica con qué frecuencia aparece una palabra en un idioma determinado. Cuanto menor es el número, con más frecuencia se usa la palabra. Las palabras más frecuentemente usadas típicamente varían de 1 a 4000.
looking: 500 - 600 (Extremadamente Común).
Este índice de importancia te ayuda a centrarte en las palabras más útiles durante tu proceso de aprendizaje del idioma.
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