Óyeme (en. Hear me)

/ˈojeme/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To listen attentively to what is being said.

Listen to me, I have something important to tell you.

Óyeme, tengo algo importante que contarte.

To draw someone's attention so they will listen.

Listen to me, please don't interrupt.

Óyeme, por favor, no interrumpas.

To request that someone listen to you or pay attention.

Listen to me well, this is crucial for the project.

Óyeme bien, esto es crucial para el proyecto.

From the verb 'to hear', which comes from the Latin 'audire'.

Listen to me well

Pay attention to what I am going to say.

Óyeme bien

Listen to me for a moment

Listen to me for a moment before continuing.

Óyeme un momento

to hear

To perceive sounds through the ear.

oír

to listen

To pay attention to what is said or to sounds.

escuchar

Colloquial way to get someone’s attention.

Listen to me, I have some gossip to share.

Óyeme, que tengo un chisme que contar.

Expression used to ask for silence and to listen.

Listen to me, I can't hear anything with so much noise.

Óyeme, que no puedo oír nada con tanto ruido.