buen ojo
/bwen oxo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good eye" can be translated into Spanish as buen ojo.
buen ojo is used to praise someone for their ability to notice small details or find things that are difficult to see. It is most commonly used with the verb tener (to have) to describe a person's talent or observational ability, such as in the phrase tener buen ojo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "good eye". The word buen means "good" and ojo means "eye".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bueno (good) is shortened to buen because it precedes the masculine singular noun ojo.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, you can describe someone as having mal ojo, which refers to the 'evil eye' or a curse cast by a malevolent glare.
- While buen ojo praises vision, if you want to say you will 'check' something, you use the phrase echar un ojo, which literally translates to 'to throw an eye'.
- In Spanish, the word ojo is also used as a standalone warning meaning 'look out' or 'pay attention'.
Examples in context
- Él tiene buen ojo para el arte.He has a good eye for art.This sentence is useful for describing someone who has a talent for art using buen ojo.Tatoeba #3212780 by marcelostockle, translation #295761 by CK
- Cuando descubrieron el error en los informes financieros, el jefe les dijo: "¡Buen ojo!"When they discovered the error in the financial reports, the boss told them, "Good eye!"
- Su capacidad de observación es admirable, señora González.Your observation skills are admirable, Mrs. González.
- Tienes buen ojo para elegir los regalos.You have a good eye for choosing gifts.
- Eres muy observadora. Fijarte en esos detalles demuestra tu buen ojo.You are very observant. Paying attention to those details shows your good eye.
- ¡Qué buen ojo tienes!What a good eye you have!
- Tienes buen ojo para los errores.You have a good eye for errors.
- ¡Buen ojo! No vi ese detalle.Good eye! I didn't see that detail.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are looking at a photo album.
- Javier¿Viste esa pequeña mancha en la foto?Did you see that small stain in the photo?
- LucíaSí, la encontré rápidamente.Yes, I found it quickly.
- Javier¡Buen ojo, Lucía!Good eye, Lucía!
- LucíaGracias, Javier.Thanks, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
