ojos grandes
/oxos ɡɾandes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "big eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos grandes.
This phrase is used to describe eyes that are large in size. Other variations exist depending on the specific appearance or tone you wish to convey: ojos amplios can mean wide eyes or eyes that appear to be opened wide, while ojos saltones is used to describe someone who is bug-eyed or pop-eyed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of ojos, meaning eyes and grandes, meaning big or large.
Which one should you use?
The choice of phrase depends on the nuance you want to express. While ojos grandes is the standard description, ojos amplios emphasizes width and ojos saltones specifically refers to eyes that bulge or protrude.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is ojo grande.
Did you know?
- To describe someone who is wide-eyed with surprise, Spanish speakers often use the expression quedarse con los ojos como platos, which literally means to be left with eyes like plates.
- The word ojos comes from the Latin oculus, which is a distant relative of the English word 'ocular'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, having ojos grandes is considered a mark of beauty and innocence, often associated with the expressive look of a doll or a child.
Examples in context
- María tiene ojos grandes.Mary has big eyes.This sentence is useful for describing someone with the phrase ojos grandes.Tatoeba #1421655 by hayastan, translation #1400784 by Spamster
- Esta muñeca tiene ojos grandes.This doll has big eyes.This sentence shows how to use ojos grandes to describe an object.Tatoeba #1249667 by hayastan, translation #61270 by CK
- Los búhos tienen los ojos grandes.Owls have big eyes.This sentence demonstrates the use of ojos grandes when referring to animals.Tatoeba #2067036 by Shishir, translation #2038375 by Spamster
- Mi sobrinita tiene unos ojos grandotes que siempre me enamoran.My little niece has big eyes that always make me fall in love.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are looking at a baby photo.
- ElenaMira al bebé, tiene los ojos grandes.Look at the baby, he has big eyes.
- AlejandroSí, se parecen a los de su padre.Yes, they look like his father's.
- ElenaMe encantan los niños con ojos grandes.I love children with big eyes.
- AlejandroEs verdad, se ven muy tiernos.That's true, they look very cute.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
