Oigo (en. I hear)

/oi̯ɡo/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To perceive sounds through the sense of hearing.

In summer, I hear the song of the birds every morning.

En verano, oigo el canto de los pájaros cada mañana.

To pay attention to what is being said.

I hear your advice and will take it into account.

Oigo tus consejos y los tendré en cuenta.

To receive information audibly.

I hear that there is a new album from my favorite band.

Oigo que hay un nuevo álbum de mi banda favorita.

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

I hear bells

Indicates that something is being heard, but it is not certain what it is.

Oigo campanas

I don't hear anything

Expresses that one is in silence or not perceiving any sound.

No oigo nada

I hear your voice

Expresses that someone is being heard talking.

Oigo tu voz

hear

To perceive sounds.

oír

listen

To pay attention to a sound.

escuchar

sound

Auditory perception.

sonido

To hear something that shouldn't be listened to.

Don't tell me that, I hear things I shouldn't.

No me cuentes eso, oigo cosas que no debo.

To be aware of a rumor.

I hear they are organizing a party.

Oigo que están organizando una fiesta.