andar a la mira — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaneutralinformal
  • To be on the lookout or watchful; to move about while keeping a careful watch for someone or something.
  • To be under observation or to be the object of someone's attention or surveillance.

  Examples

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  • Andaba a la mira durante la fiesta, buscando a su amigo perdido entre la multitud.

    He was on the lookout during the party, searching for his lost friend in the crowd.

  • Siempre ando a la mira cuando camino por calles desconocidas por la noche.

    I'm always watchful when I walk through unfamiliar streets at night.

  • Durante la excursión, andábamos a la mira para no perdernos en el bosque cerrado.

    During the hike, we kept watch to avoid getting lost in the dense forest.

  • María andaba a la mira porque esperaba que llegara su cita en cualquier momento.

    María was on the lookout because she expected her date to arrive at any moment.