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Translate Files Oyéronse (en. Were heard)
/o.ʝe.ɾon.se/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
Form of the verb 'oír' in the third person plural of the simple perfect tense.
At the meeting, the applause of approval was heard.
En la reunión, se oyéron los aplausos de aprobación.
Indicates that something was heard by a group of people.
Through the window, laughter was heard in the park.
A través de la ventana, oyéronse risas en el parque.
Reflexive use implying that the sound was perceived collectively.
Rumors about a new project in the company were heard.
Oyéronse rumores sobre un nuevo proyecto en la empresa.
Etymology
From the verb 'oír', from the Latin 'audīre'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
not a whisper was heard
Indicates that nothing was heard.
no se oyéron ni un susurro
they were heard everywhere
Means that it was heard everywhere.
oyéronse por doquier
echoes of laughter were heard
Indicates that the laughter that was heard resonated.
se oyéron ecos de risas
Related Words
hear
To perceive sounds through the auditory sense.
oír
listen
To pay attention to what is heard.
escuchar
sound
Acoustic perception that can be created by vibrations.
sonido
Slang Meanings
They learned about something curious.
Strange stories from the neighborhood were heard.
Oyéronse historias raras del barrio.
A rumor or gossip was perceived.
At the party, many gossipings were heard.
En la fiesta, oyéronse muchas habladurías.