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    Oiga (en. Listen)

    /ˈo.i.ɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Form of the imperative of the verb 'to hear'.
    Listen! I need your help.
    ¡Oiga! Necesito su ayuda.
    Used to attract someone's attention, usually in a conversation.
    Listen, can you tell me the time?
    Oiga, ¿puede decirme la hora?
    Used in formal or respectful contexts.
    Listen, sir, your document is ready.
    Oiga, señor, su documento está listo.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'to hear', derived from the Latin 'audire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    listen, friend
    Colloquial form of addressing a friend to get their attention.
    oiga, amigo
    listen, please
    Expression to respectfully ask for someone's attention.
    oiga, por favor

    Related Words

    hear
    To perceive sounds through the sense of hearing.
    oír
    listen
    To pay attention to what is heard.
    escuchar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial use to call someone informally.
    Listen, what's going on?
    Oiga, ¿qué pasa?
    Sometimes used in a mocking or sarcastic tone.
    Listen, look who’s talking!
    Oiga, ¡mire quien habla!