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    Oyes (en. You hear)

    /oˈjes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It is used to indicate that someone is perceiving sounds.
    You hear the music playing in the street.
    Oyes la música que suena en la calle.
    It is used to direct someone's attention.
    Hey, can you help me with this?
    Oyes, ¿puedes ayudarme con esto?
    It refers to the ability to listen to something that is happening.
    Do you hear that strange noise in the garden?
    ¿Oyes ese ruido extraño en el jardín?

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin verb 'audire', which means 'to hear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hey, don't worry.
    An expression that seeks to reassure someone.
    Oyes, no te preocupes.
    Do you hear that?
    A phrase that invites attention to a specific sound.
    Oyes eso.
    Do you hear what I'm saying?
    A question to confirm if someone is paying attention.
    ¿Oyes lo que digo?

    Related Words

    oír
    A verb that means to perceive sound.
    oír
    escuchar
    To pay attention to a sound or noise.
    escuchar
    sonido
    Vibration that is perceived by the sense of hearing.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    An expression used to get someone's attention informally.
    Hey, what's up?
    Oyes, ¿qué onda?
    Colloquial use to indicate that one is paying attention.
    Hey, I'm interested in what you're saying.
    Oyes, me interesa lo que dices.