Oírla (en. Hear her)
/oi̯ɾˈla/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To perceive sounds
It's important to hear her when she speaks.
Es importante oírla cuando habla.
To listen to something attentively
I always try to hear her when she has something to say.
Siempre trato de oírla cuando tiene algo que decir.
To receive information through the ear
I couldn't hear her due to the noise.
No pude oírla debido al ruido.
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'oír' with the pronoun 'la' indicating a direct object.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hear someone's voice
to listen to what someone is saying.
oír la voz de alguien
I can't hear her well
I'm not grasping what they are saying clearly.
no puedo oírla bien
hear her sing
to listen to someone perform a song.
oírla cantar
Related Words
to hear
Perceiving sounds through the ear.
oír
to listen
Paying attention to sounds.
escuchar
sound
Acoustic perception that can be heard.
sonido
Slang Meanings
To listen to rumors
I hear there's going to be a party.
Estoy oyendo que va a haber una fiesta.
Not paying attention
I can't hear her anymore, she's becoming repetitive.
Ya no le oigo, se está volviendo repetitiva.