ojo bizco
/oxo biθko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "crooked eye" is translated into Spanish as ojo bizco.
This phrase describes a condition where the eyes are not aligned and look in different directions.
Which one should you use?
Ojo chueco is an informal alternative used in many Latin American countries. For technical or medical contexts, the formal term ojo desviado is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Ojo chueco is an informal option commonly used in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bizco can be used on its own to describe a person as being cross-eyed. To make the phrase plural, such as when saying "crooked eyes", you must change both the noun and the adjective to their plural forms: ojos bizcos.
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, calling someone chueco might refer to their character or honesty rather than just their physical appearance.
- The English verb 'ogle', meaning to stare at someone with interest, is a distant linguistic relative of the Spanish ojo.
- Spanish uses the word ojo in many idiomatic expressions involving attention or warning, such as ¡Ojo!, which means 'Watch out!' or 'Pay attention!'
Examples in context
- Ella tiene un ojo torcido, pero eso no afecta su belleza.She has a crooked eye, but that doesn't affect her beauty.
- ¡No me mires con ese ojo bizco!Don't look at me with that crooked eye!
- Ya sabes que mi tío tiene el ojo chueco, siempre lo ha tenido así.You know my uncle has a crooked eye, he's always had it that way.
- El niño tiene el ojo bizco.The boy has a crooked eye.
- Su ojo bizco es muy evidente.His crooked eye is very evident.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a new coworker.
- Daniel¿Has visto al nuevo empleado?Have you seen the new employee?
- ElenaSí, tiene un ojo bizco.Yes, he has a crooked eye.
- DanielEs cierto, lo noté de inmediato.It's true, I noticed it immediately.
- ElenaPero es un hombre muy amable.But he is a very kind man.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bizco, ojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
