ojos azules
/oxos aθules/from spelling rules
The English phrase "blue eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos azules.
ojos azules is used to describe eyes that have a blue color. In Spanish, adjectives usually come after the noun they modify, such as ojos azules.
Which one should you use?
The form ojazos azules is an informal way to express admiration or emphasize the beauty of blue eyes, translated as "gorgeous blue eyes".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 'azules' must be plural to agree with the plural noun 'ojos'. The singular form of the phrase is ojo azul.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word azul comes from the Arabic word al-lazaward, which refers to a deep blue stone called lapis lazuli.
- Spanish speakers may use ojos claros to describe blue, green or grey eyes, as it literally means 'light eyes'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, having ojos azules is often associated with a certain 'aristocratic' or 'foreign' look due to historical colonial influences.
Examples in context
- ¡Yo quiero ojos azules!I want blue eyes!This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for blue eyes using ojos azules.Tatoeba #3875914 by cueyayotl, translation #2175485 by shekitten
- ¿Tienen los ojos azules?Do they have blue eyes?This is useful for asking if someone possesses blue eyes using ojos azules.Tatoeba #13616110 by Seael, translation #13622734 by araneo
- Tom tiene los ojos azules.Tom has blue eyes.This sentence shows how to state that someone has blue eyes using ojos azules.Tatoeba #1745713 by Shishir, translation #1025403 by CK
- Tiene unos ojos azules encantadoresHe/She has enchanting blue eyes
- ¡Tienes unos ojazos azules!You have gorgeous blue eyes!
- ¡Me encantan tus ojos celestes!I love your blue eyes!
- Sus ojos son azulesHis/Her eyes are blue
- La modelo tiene unos ojos azules hipnotizantesThe model has mesmerizing blue eyes
- Sus iris son de un azul inigualableHis/Her irises are an unmatched blue
- ¡Qué lindos ojazos azules tienes!You have such beautiful blue eyes!
- Sus ojos celestes brillan como el cieloHis/Her blue eyes shine like the sky
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Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are looking at a portrait in a gallery.
- MateoMe encantan esos ojos azules.I love those blue eyes.
- SofíaSí, ella tiene unos ojos azules muy bonitos.Yes, she has very beautiful blue eyes.
- Mateo¿Crees que son reales?Do you think they are real?
- SofíaParecen muy naturales.They look very natural.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
