Oreja (en. Ear)

/oˈɾexa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part of the human or animal body that serves to hear.

My ear hurts after being in the pool.

Me duele la oreja después de haber estado en la piscina.

The external part of this organ, which has a characteristic shape.

She has big ears.

Ella tiene orejas grandes.

In some contexts, it is used to refer to people who listen attentively or who are gossipy.

He is always all ears when we talk.

Siempre tiene la oreja prestando atención a lo que hablamos.

From Latin 'auricula', which means 'little ear'.

to have long ears

It refers to someone who listens or becomes aware of others' business.

tener orejas largas

to lend an ear

It means to pay attention or to listen with interest.

poner la oreja

to give someone a smack on the ear

To scold or warn someone about something.

darle a alguien en la oreja

ear (as in hearing organ)

Organ of the sense of hearing, which includes the ear.

oído

hearing

Ability to perceive sounds.

audición

deaf

Unable to hear.

sordo

Gossipy person.

Don't be an ear, stay out of other people's conversations.

No seas oreja, no te metas en conversaciones ajenas.

One who listens attentively.

That guy is an ear; he's always up to date on everything.

Ese chico es un oreja, siempre está al tanto de todo.