![]() ![]() “History and politics are part of the background of the series, but only to support the story,” explained Salvat. Once working for Franco he must decide where his loyalties lie amid a conspiracy to return Spain to brutal dictatorship, as the season builds to a reportedly spectacular climax. Programmed to obey without question, he has to learn to think – and feel – for himself. ![]() With a strong line in dapper ‘50s suits, a gravelly voice and manly bearing, García must adapt to a world that has changed beyond recognition. If you need more clarification, please drop your question(s) in the comments.Antonia & Garcia – Veki Velilla & Francisco Ortiz Courtesy of HBO Max/Credit: Emilio PeredaĪs a presidential candidate disappears and street battles break out between different political factions, she accidentally defrosts a secret agent with extraordinary physical strength, Garcia (Francisco Ortiz, “El Cid”), cryogenically frozen in a laboratory in the 1950s by dictator Francisco Franco’s secret service.īilled as Spain’s answer to “Captain America,” “Garcia” is underpinned by a strong character arc. And if you’re interested in expanding your Spanish skills, you can always book a free consultation. If you talk about paying attention or asking for someone’s full attention or awareness, go with mirar.įor a better understanding, I invite you to watch the video below as well. When you talk about seeing someone or something watching TV, movies, plays, or sports visiting someone or a place possible results or want to indicate understanding, go with ver. The best trick to remember (so that you won’t confuse ver and mirar in Spanish ever again) is the one about deliberate looking. Mi habitación de hotel miraba a la plaza principal.To illustrate the direction or orientation of something:.Mira esto, ¿qué te parece? (Look at this, what do you think?).(Look how I do it, then try to do the same.) Mira como lo hago yo, y luego intenta hacer lo mismo.¡ Mira estos pájaros rojos! (Look at these red birds!).¡ Mira ese vestido! (Look at that dress!).To pay attention to someone or something (or ask for someone’s attention):.Let’s see some examples and situations with mirar in Spanish: That’s one major difference between ver and mirar. As I said above, mirar is mostly used in those situations when you consciously fix your attention or eyes on something. Mirar is the equivalent of “to look (at)” in English. You’ve seen what ver means in Spanish, but what about mirar? The good news is that mirar is a regular verb, so conjugation-wise, it’s easier. We commonly use ver for this type of action (including watching TV, sports, and plays.) Unless you really want to grab someone’s attention or something really interesting has happened in the movie… In that case, to emphasize your point, go with ¡Mira la película! As a rule of thumb, combine ver + the act of watching a movie.īy the way, if you’re not sure sometimes whether to go with tu or su in your conversations, check out this article where I explain what’s the difference between tu and su in Spanish. So if you’re watching a movie, it’s best to go with ver la película. (Now I see what you’re trying to explain.) To speak about possible results or outcomes.(It’s the second time I’m visiting my cousin.) Es la segunda vez que veo a mi prima/o.To talk about visiting somebody or a place.(Megan’s watching the dancing competition.) Megan está viendo la competencia de baile. ![]() (We want to see that new movie this evening.)
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