Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Oídos (en. Ears)

    /oi̯ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Organs in the human body responsible for sound perception.
    The ears are essential for communication.
    Los oídos son esenciales para la comunicación.
    The external part of the ear organ visible from the outside.
    My right ear has been hurting since yesterday.
    Me duele el oído derecho desde ayer.
    The part of the brain that processes auditory information.
    The sound reached my ears before I could react.
    El sonido llegó a mis oídos antes de que pudiera reaccionar.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'audīre', which means 'to hear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to lower one's ears
    To pay attention or heed to something.
    bajar los oídos
    to turn a deaf ear
    To intentionally ignore something.
    hacer oídos sordos
    to open one's ears
    To pay attention to what is being said.
    abrir los oídos

    Related Words

    hearing
    The ability to perceive sounds.
    audición
    ear
    Organ or part of the body that allows hearing.
    oído
    sound
    Vibration that is perceived through the ear.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    Ear used to listen to others' conversations.
    I don't want you to use your ears in the meeting, maintain confidentiality.
    No quiero que uses tus oídos en la reunión, mantén la confidencialidad.
    A person very attentive to criticism or comments.
    That guy has very open ears; he always listens to what people say.
    Ese chico tiene los oídos muy abiertos, siempre escucha lo que dicen.