mirador

[ mir-uh-dawr, -dohr ]

noun

1. (in Spanish-speaking countries) any architectural feature, as a loggia or balcony, affording a view of the surroundings.

mirador

/ ˌmɪrəˈdɔː /

noun

1. a window, balcony, or turret

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirador¹

1660–70; < Spanish < Catalan, equivalent to mira ( r ) to look at (< Latin mīrārī to wonder at) + -dor agent suffix (< Latin -tor -tor )

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirador¹

C17: from Spanish, from mirar to look

Example Sentences

The newly found cat was on the side of a hill called Mirador Natural, which is usually used for looking out at the Nazca Lines.

From NewsForKids.net

England's thumping win over Austria was played in front of a small crowd at the Estadio Nuevo Mirador - a 7,200-capacity stadium in Algeciras.

From BBC

Sat in the stands at Estadio Nuevo Mirador, a 7,200-capacity stadium in Algeciras, a fair distance from England's hotel in Marbella, were Clinton's mum and dad, who had flown over in the hope of seeing her make her senior debut.

From BBC

Russo's opener capitalised on a rapid start, then Clinton's header landed before the rain began to fall at Estadio Nuevo Mirador.

From BBC

The European champions will play the two internationals at Estadio Nuevo Mirador in Algeciras in southern Spain.

From BBC