Translation of Spanish word "oír" to English
oír
/oir/
Meaning
Verbto perceive sound
How to use
Oír ('to hear / listen to') is highly irregular in the present tense: oigo, oyes, oye, oímos, oís, oyen. Used for passive hearing (contrast with escuchar ('to listen')).
🇬🇧 English
to hear
Example
La música es muy hermosa, pero no puedo oír la letra.
The music is very beautiful, but I can't hear the lyrics.
¿Puedes oír el timbre de mi voz?
Can you hear the tone of my voice?
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Common phrases
- oír hablar de— to hear about / of
- hacerse oír— to make oneself heard
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What does the Spanish word "oír" mean?▼
The Spanish word "oír" means "to hear" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La música es muy hermosa, pero no puedo oír la letra." (which translates as "The music is very beautiful, but I can't hear the lyrics.").
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