Ojuelos (en. Little eyes)

/o-xu-e-los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small elevations or bumps on the skin.
Ojuelos can appear on different parts of the body.
Los ojuelos pueden aparecer en diferentes partes del cuerpo.
It also refers to certain formations on plants.
Ojuelos on the leaves can indicate health problems in the plant.
Los ojuelos en las hojas pueden indicar problemas de salud en la planta.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'ojuelo', a diminutive of 'ojo', used to describe small marks or bumps.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have ojuelos
Refers to having small marks or bumps on the skin.
tener ojuelos
ojuelos on leaves
Indicates that the leaves of a plant have problems or diseases.
ojuelos en las hojas

Related Words

bump
Elevation or bump on a surface.
bulto
lesion
Alteration in the integrity of a tissue, which can include ojuelos.
lesión

Slang Meanings

A person who stands out for having many small imperfections on their skin.
That guy has ojuelos on his face, but that doesn't take away from his attractiveness.
Ese chico tiene ojuelos en la cara, pero eso no le quita atractivo.
Colloquial term to refer to small agitations or bumps that can appear on the skin.
I got some ojuelos from the sun.
Me salieron unos ojuelos por el sol.