Oyeron (en. They heard)

/oˈjeɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To listen to or perceive sounds.
They heard the music from afar.
Ellos oyeron la música desde lejos.
To pay attention to or heed something that is said.
They heard the rumors about the party.
Oyeron los rumores sobre la fiesta.
To know something through someone else.
They heard the news through a friend.
Oyeron la noticia a través de un amigo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'audīre', which means 'to hear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they heard nothing
Refers to not having listened to or perceived information or sounds.
no oyeron nada
they heard bells
Expression indicating that one has learned about a rumor or news.
oyeron campanas
they didn't hear a word
Indicates that nothing was heard of what was said.
no oyeron ni palabra

Related Words

ear
Organ of hearing.
oído
to hear
To perceive sounds.
oír
sound
Wave that is perceived by the ear.
sonido

Slang Meanings

To hear rumors or gossip.
They already heard what they say about the new movie.
Ya oyeron lo que dicen sobre la nueva película.
To perceive information informally.
They heard that there is a party this weekend.
Oyeron que hay una fiesta este fin de semana.