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    Oidos (en. Ears)

    /oiðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Body organ that allows hearing.
    My ears are very sensitive to loud sounds.
    Mis oídos son muy sensibles a los sonidos fuertes.
    Part of the body used for listening.
    I always cover my ears when there are loud noises.
    Siempre me tapo los oídos cuando hay ruidos fuertes.
    Holes that connect the outside with the inner ear.
    He has wax in his ears; he needs to clean them.
    Él tiene cera en los oídos, necesita limpiarlos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'auditus', which refers to the action of hearing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to the ears of
    it means that someone has heard something they shouldn't have found out about.
    a oídos de
    there are no deaf ears
    it means there is always someone listening.
    no hay oídos sordos
    in other people's ears
    it refers to talking about something that should not be heard by others.
    en oídos ajenos

    Related Words

    ear
    organ of the sense of hearing.
    oído
    hearing
    act of hearing.
    audición
    sound
    vibration that is perceived by the ear.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    To listen to what does not concern you.
    He was gossiping to the ears of everyone.
    Estaba chismeando a oídos de todos.
    To have hearing problems.
    He is always saying he has grandpa's ears.
    Siempre está diciendo que tiene oídos de abuelo.