Oídas (en. Ears)
/oi̯das/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Perception of sound through the sense of hearing.
The hears of the music fill the atmosphere.
Las oídas de la música llenan el ambiente.
Sounds or noises perceived.
The hears of the city are incessant.
Las oídas de la ciudad son incesantes.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'to hear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hear about
To pay attention to what is said.
dar oídas
heard and not heard
Refers to rumors or gossip that circulate.
oídas y no oídas
by hearsay
By information from other people, not directly.
a oídas
Related Words
hear
Perceiving sounds through the sense of hearing.
oír
sound
Vibration transmitted through a medium.
sonido
Slang Meanings
To listen attentively.
I have to hear the hears of the teacher to understand the class.
Tengo que oír las oídas del profesor para entender la clase.
To listen to rumors.
I was hearing about the new project.
Estaba dando oídas sobre el nuevo proyecto.