Oirle (en. Hear him)

/oírle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel the sound of something or someone.
I can't hear you well, speak louder.
No puedo oírle bien, hable más alto.
To pay attention to what is being said.
She is always willing to listen to him when she has a problem.
Ella siempre está dispuesta a oírle cuando tiene un problema.
To receive news or information.
I had to hear him tell his version of the events.
Tuve que oírle a él contar su versión de los hechos.

Etymology

From the verb 'oír' with the enclitic pronoun 'le'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I can't hear you.
Indicates that one cannot listen to the person.
no puedo oírle
You should listen to him.
Suggests paying attention to what someone says.
deberías oírle
I don't want to hear him anymore.
Expresses the desire not to listen to that person anymore.
no quiero oírle más

Related Words

oír
To perceive sounds.
oír
escuchar
To pay attention to a sound.
escuchar

Slang Meanings

To be attentive to what someone says.
I’m always on the lookout, I don’t stop hearing him.
Siempre estoy al tanto, no dejo de oírle.
To ignore someone who is speaking.
I'm not paying attention to him, I only hear him in the background.
No le estoy haciendo caso, solo lo oigo de fondo.