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    Oyente (en. Listener)

    /o'jente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who pays attention to a speech or broadcast.
    The listeners of the radio program were very numerous.
    Los oyentes del programa radiofónico eran muy numerosos.
    A person who attends a class or conference to listen.
    The listener in the class showed great interest.
    El oyente en la clase mostró gran interés.
    Someone who consumes audio content, such as music or podcasts.
    The listeners of his podcast comment on each episode.
    Los oyentes de su podcast comentan sobre cada episodio.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to hear', with the suffix '-ente' indicating an agent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Active listener
    A person who participates and engages in what they hear.
    oyente activo
    Passive listener
    A person who listens without interacting or participating.
    oyente pasivo
    To be a listener
    To have the role of listening at an event or activity.
    ser oyente

    Related Words

    To hear
    To perceive sounds with the ear.
    oír
    To listen
    To attend with the ear to a sound or to someone speaking.
    escuchar
    Audience
    A group of people who listen to or watch a show.
    audiencia

    Slang Meanings

    Sharp ear
    That girl has a sharp ear; she is a great listener.
    Esa chica tiene un oído afinado, es una gran oyente.
    Music fan
    He is a regular listener of alternative music.
    Es un oyente habitual de música alternativa.