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    Orejas (en. Ears)

    /oˈɾexas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Outer part of the ear that helps with hearing.
    She has big ears.
    Ella tiene orejas grandes.
    Section that protrudes from the head on both sides.
    Her ears show when she wears her hair up.
    Se le ven las orejas cuando lleva el pelo recogido.
    In some animals, an appendage that helps them hear better.
    Cats have very sensitive ears.
    Los gatos tienen orejas muy sensibles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'auricula', which refers to the outer part of the ear.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of ears
    in the area of hearing or attention.
    de orejas
    to have big ears
    to have large or malformed ears.
    tener orejas de soplillo
    to listen to someone
    to listen or pay attention to what someone says.
    hacer caso a alguien

    Related Words

    ear
    Organ of hearing that includes the ears.
    oído
    auricle
    Outer part of the ear.
    aurícula
    sound
    Perception that is obtained through the ear.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    Long ears
    They call him 'long ears' for being very gossipy.
    Le dicen 'orejas largas' por ser muy chismoso.
    Big ear
    That guy is a big ear; he always listens to other people's conversations.
    Ese chico es un orejón, siempre escucha conversaciones ajenas.