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Spanish Phrase

Mira el folleto semanal.

/ˈmi.ɾa el foˈʎe.to se.maˈnal/
Meaning"Look at the weekly brochure."
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Meaning

A direct, informal command telling someone to look at the weekly brochure. It’s often used in contexts where printed information is updated each week, such as community centers, schools, or stores.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to draw a peer’s attention to a current brochure—e.g., pointing out a schedule of events, a list of discounts, or a program of activities that is refreshed every week.

Grammar Breakdown

Miraelfolletosemanal

1

Imperative (tú) of mirar

Mira is the informal singular command form of the verb mirar (to look). It is used when speaking to a friend, peer, or someone you address with tú.

2

Definite article el

El is the masculine singular definite article, matching the gender and number of folleto.

3

Noun folleto

Folleto means ‘brochure’ or ‘leaflet’; it is masculine singular, so it takes el and masculine adjectives.

4

Adjective semanal

Semanal means ‘weekly’ and must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies (masculine singular → semanal).

🗨In Conversation

A

Mira el folleto semanal.

Look at the weekly brochure.

¡Gracias! Lo revisaré ahora mismo.

Thanks! I’ll check it right now.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Mire el folleto semanal.

    Mire is the formal (usted) command; using it in an informal setting sounds overly stiff.

  • Mira los folleto semanal.

    Folleto is singular; the article must be el, not los.

  • Mira el folleto semanales.

    The adjective must match the singular noun; use semanal, not semanales.

Alternatives

  • Echa un vistazo al folleto semanal.

    Take a look at the weekly brochure.

  • Revisa el folleto semanal.

    Check the weekly brochure.

  • Observa el folleto semanal.

    Observe the weekly brochure.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, weekly leaflets (folletos semanales) are a staple in supermarkets, cultural centers, and tourist offices. The informal command Mira is perfectly natural when speaking to friends, classmates, or colleagues you know well. If you need to be more formal—e.g., with a stranger or an elder—use Mire el folleto semanal.