Oir (en. Hear)

/oɪ̯ɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To perceive a sound with the ear.

I can't hear the music from here.

No puedo oír la música desde aquí.

To pay attention to what is being said.

It's important to hear constructive criticism.

Es importante oír las críticas constructivas.

To listen to something attentively.

I will listen to what you have to say before giving my opinion.

Voy a oír lo que tienes que decir antes de opinar.

From Latin 'audīre', which means to listen.

to not understand a word

To not understand anything that is being said.

no oír ni papa

to hear bells

To suspect that something is happening without having proof.

oír campanas

to hear about someone

To receive news or information about someone.

oír de alguien

audition

The sense that allows the perception of sounds.

audición

listening

The action of paying attention to sounds.

escucha

sound

A vibration that is transmitted through a medium.

sonido

To listen attentively

I'm in a meeting, so I need to hear well.

Estoy en una reunión, así que necesito oír bien.

To not pay attention

I was so distracted that I didn't hear what you said.

Estaba tan distraído que no oí lo que dijiste.