ojos
/oxos/from spelling rules
The English word "eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos.
Ojos is the most common and straightforward way to refer to the organs of the body used for seeing. In more formal or metaphorical contexts, you might encounter the word mirada, which refers to the act of looking or a person's gaze.
Which one should you use?
While ojos is the standard term for the physical organs, the diminutive form ojitos is used to mean "little eyes" and is employed when speaking affectionately or playfully.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of ojos is ojo. When referring to body parts like eyes in Spanish, it is typical to use the definite article los (as in los ojos) instead of a possessive adjective like "sus" if the owner is already clear from the context.
How do you pronounce it?
/oxos/
Did you know?
- The phrase ojo is frequently used as a standalone warning or exclamation, similar to saying 'Watch out!' or 'Careful!' in English.
- To say someone is 'wide-eyed' with surprise, Spanish uses the phrase abrir los ojos como platos, which means to open one's eyes 'like plates'.
- The expression ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente is a famous proverb meaning 'out of sight, out of mind'.
Examples in context
- Me pican los ojos.My eyes feel itchy.This sentence is useful for describing how the ojos feel.Tatoeba #593411 by Shishir, translation #323693 by CK
- Él cerró los ojos.He closed his eyes.This sentence shows the action of closing the ojos.Tatoeba #763716 by Shishir, translation #304198 by CK
- No cierre los ojos.Don't shut your eyes.This sentence is a command not to shut the ojos.Tatoeba #573777 by Shishir, translation #323789 by CK
- Sus ojos son de un color azul impresionante.His/Her eyes are of an impressive blue color.
- Me encantan tus ojitos.I love your little eyes.
- 547 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A woman and a man are looking at a photo.
- SofíaTiene unos ojos muy bonitos.She has very beautiful eyes.
- DanielEs verdad, son de color azul.It's true, they are blue.
- SofíaMe gustan mucho sus ojos.I like her eyes a lot.
- DanielA mí también me parecen especiales.I also think they look special.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
