Ojillos (en. Little eyes)

/oxíʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Diminutive form of eyes, used affectionately or to refer to pretty eyes.
Her little eyes sparkled upon seeing the gift.
Sus ojillos brillaban al ver el regalo.
Part of a poem that mentions someone's gaze.
The verse speaks of the little eyes that watch from a distance.
En el verso se habla de los ojillos que observan desde la distancia.
adjective
Characteristic of something that has small and adorable eyes.
The cat has little eyes that look like porcelain.
El gato tiene ojillos que parecen de porcelana.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'ojo', from Latin 'oculus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

affectionate little eyes
A tender and affectionate gaze.
ojillos de cariño
shining little eyes
When someone shows joy or excitement.
ojillos que brillan

Related Words

eye
Organ of vision.
ojo
gaze
Direction or expression of the eyes.
mirada
sight
Visual perception.
vista

Slang Meanings

Affectionate diminutive used to refer to the eyes of a beautiful person.
You have such beautiful little eyes.
Tienes unos ojillos tan bellos.
Referring to someone's curiosity.
That girl always has curious little eyes for everything.
Esa niña siempre tiene ojillos curiosos por todo.