Oirme (en. Hear me)

/oi̯ɾˈme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The act of receiving sound or paying attention to what is said.

It is important that you hear me when I talk to you.

Es importante que me oigas cuando te hablo.

The act of specifically listening to someone.

If you want to understand me, you have to hear me attentively.

Si quieres entenderme, tienes que oírme con atención.

It requires attention and understanding towards the speaker.

Not only hear me, but also respond to what I say.

No solo me oigas, sino que también responde a lo que digo.

From the verb 'oír', with the reflexive suffix '-me' indicating the action towards oneself.

if you don't hear me, you don't understand me

It means that if you don't listen to someone, you cannot comprehend their message.

si no me oyes, no me entiendes

listen attentively

It refers to giving as much attention as possible to the speaker.

escuchar con atención

hear but not listen

It indicates a case where someone hears the sound but does not understand or concentrate on the content.

oír pero no escuchar

oír

Perception of sounds through the sense of hearing.

oír

escuchar

Paying attention to what is said or to sounds.

escuchar

sonido

Vibrations that can be perceived by the ear.

sonido

Listening informally, sometimes without paying attention.

I can't hear you well because of the noise, speak louder.

No puedo oírte bien debido al ruido, habla más fuerte.

Using 'oirme' as a resource to emphasize the desire to be heard.

Hey, hear me! This is important.

¡Hey, oírme! Esto es importante.