The Spanish word 'mirado' comes from the verb 'mirar' meaning 'to look at', combined with the past participle suffix '-ado'. The verb 'mirar' itself derives from the Latin word 'mirari', which meant 'to wonder at'. Over time, the meaning evolved from the sense of wondering or marveling at something to simply looking at it. The past participle form 'mirado' thus means 'looked at' or 'having been looked at'.

Some common related Spanish words include the simple present tense form 'mira' (look!), which is frequently used as a command or interjection, and 'mirador' (viewpoint or observation point), which is a place specifically designed for looking at something, typically a scenic view.

The English word 'mirror' is a cousin of 'mirado', as it also comes from the Latin 'mirari'. A mirror is something you look at to see your reflection, preserving the connection to the original meaning of looking or wondering at something. The English word 'admire' also shares this Latin root - when you admire something, you look at it with wonder or approval, staying quite close to the original Latin meaning.