Oigan (en. Hey)

/ˈoiɣan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates that a group of people should pay attention to what is being said.

Hey, we need to talk about the project.

Oigan, necesitamos hablar sobre el proyecto.

Used to grab the attention of several people.

Hey, who wants to go to the movies?

Oigan, ¿quién quiere ir al cine?

A way to express surprise or disbelief in a group.

Hey, did that really happen?

Oigan, ¿de verdad eso pasó?

From the Latin verb 'audire', which means to listen.

hey, listen to this

A call to attention about an important topic.

oigan, escuchen esto

hey, be careful

A warning to a group about a danger.

oigan, tengan cuidado

hey, tell me how it went

A request for information about an experience.

oigan, me cuentan cómo les fue

to hear

To perceive sounds.

oír

to listen

To pay attention to what is being said.

escuchar

to attend

To pay attention in a focused manner.

atender

Colloquial expression to grab the attention of friends.

Hey, are we going to the party?

Oigan, ¿vamos a la fiesta?

Used among groups to demand immediate attention.

Hey, this is important, please.

Oigan, esto es importante, por favor.