ojos oscuros
/oxos oskuɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "dark eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos oscuros.
Use ojos oscuros to describe eyes that have a dark brown or black color.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ojos (eyes) and oscuros (dark/darkened).
Which one should you use?
While ojos oscuros refers specifically to the darkness of the eye color, you may encounter ojos negros (black eyes) used colloquially to describe very dark brown eyes. However, note that ojos negros can also literally mean eyes that are black due to a bruise.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, you may use ojos cafés oscuros to refer to dark brown eyes.
Did you know?
- While oscuro means 'dark', it is also used in Spanish to describe a 'deep' or 'complex' voice, linking the auditory experience to the same visual quality as ojos oscuros.
- Spanish has a specific word for the 'dark circles' under the eyes, called ojeras, which is conceptually distinct from the color of the eyes themselves.
- In Spanish poetry and songs, ojos negros is often used as a romantic trope to symbolize passion or mystery, rather than just a literal description of color.
Examples in context
- Él tiene pelo castaño ondulado y ojos oscuros.He has wavy brown hair and dark eyes.This sentence is useful for describing physical features like hair and eyes using ojos oscuros.Tatoeba #3520542 by hayastan, translation #2490807 by Hybrid
- Me gustan sus ojos oscuros.I like her dark eyes.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for someone's ojos oscuros.Tatoeba #599151 by darinmex, translation #261266 by CK
- Los japoneses tienen ojos oscuros.The Japanese have dark eyes.This sentence is useful for making general statements about the physical traits of a group using ojos oscuros.Tatoeba #608141 by Dejo, translation #281775 by CN
- Sus ojos oscuros tienen un brillo misteriosoHer dark eyes have a mysterious sparkle
- Me encantan sus ojos de color oscuroI love her dark-colored eyes
- Ella tiene unos ojos negros profundosShe has deep dark eyes
- Admiro tus ojos cafés oscurosI admire your dark brown eyes
- Sus ojos negros muestran una intensa determinaciónHis black eyes exhibit intense determination
- Ella tiene unos ojos negros como la nocheShe has dark eyes like the night
- Adoro sus ojos oscuros, llenos de enigmaI adore her dark eyes, filled with mystery
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a photograph of a person.
- Javier¿Te gusta el modelo de la foto?Do you like the model in the photo?
- ElenaSí, me encantan sus ojos oscuros.Yes, I love her dark eyes.
- JavierEs cierto, tiene una mirada muy intensa.It's true, she has a very intense gaze.
- ElenaEs una mujer muy elegante.She is a very elegant woman.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
