ojos verdes
/oxos beɾdes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "green eyes" is translated into Spanish as ojos verdes.
ojos verdes is used to describe eyes that have a green color.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase ojos verdes como esmeraldas is used to mean "eyes as green as emeralds."
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective verdes must be plural to agree with the plural noun ojos. If you are referring to a single eye, the singular form is ojo verde.
Did you know?
- In certain regions, verde is used as a slang term to describe something 'risqué' or suggestive, such as a broma verde meaning a dirty joke.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of 'mal de ojo', or the 'evil eye', is often linked to the intensity of one's gaze, regardless of the color.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the expression ponerse verde can mean to become extremely jealous or, in different contexts, to feel nauseous.
Examples in context
- Tiene los ojos verdes.She has green eyes.This sentence is useful for stating that someone has ojos verdes.Tatoeba #2169769 by Shishir, translation #1463505 by CM
- ¿Tiene los ojos verdes?Does he have green eyes?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has ojos verdes.Tatoeba #6795823 by arh, translation #10273936 by LimeGreenTeknii
- ¿Emilia tiene ojos verdes?Does Emily have green eyes?This sentence is useful for asking if a specific person, Emilia, has ojos verdes.Tatoeba #4415209 by hayastan, translation #3714572 by Jesse
- El retrato de la dama muestra unos preciosos ojos verdes.The portrait of the lady shows beautiful green eyes.
- La modelo tenía unos cautivadores ojos de color verde esmeralda.The model had captivating emerald green eyes.
- ¡Vaya, qué bonitos ojazos verdes tienes!Wow, you have such beautiful green eyes!
- María posee unos ojos verdes como esmeraldas. Son absolutamente hipnotizantes.María has eyes as green as emeralds, they are absolutely mesmerizing.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are looking at a photograph of a friend.
- Javier¿Ella tiene los ojos verdes?Does she have green eyes?
- ElenaSí, tiene unos ojos verdes muy bonitos.Yes, she has very beautiful green eyes.
- JavierEsos ojos verdes resaltan mucho en la foto.Those green eyes stand out a lot in the photo.
- ElenaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, 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.
