Oye Siri
/oʝe siɾi/from spelling rules
The Spanish way to say "hey siri" is Oye Siri.
This phrase is a voice command used to activate the virtual assistant on Apple devices. While the English version uses "Hey," the Spanish localization uses Oye to trigger the assistant.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Oye is the imperative form of the verb oír (to hear), which literally means "listen".
How do you pronounce it?
/oʝe siɾi/
Did you know?
- While Oye is used for Siri, using it to get a stranger's attention in many Spanish-speaking countries can be seen as impolite or overly aggressive.
- In certain Caribbean dialects, Oye can be used as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief, similar to saying 'get out' or 'no way'.
- If you were speaking to someone formally in Spain or Latin America, you would not use Oye Siri, as you would need the formal Oiga Siri.
Examples in context
- Hola Siri, ¿dónde está el restaurante más cercano?Hello Siri, where is the nearest restaurant?
- Ey Siri, pon música para animarme.Hey Siri, play music to cheer me up.
- Oye Siri, ¿qué hora es?Hey Siri, what time is it?
- Oye Siri, pon una alarma.Hey Siri, set an alarm.
- Dile al iPhone: Oye Siri.Tell the iPhone: Hey Siri.
Example conversation
Javier and María are in the kitchen preparing dinner.
- JavierOye Siri, ¿cuánto tiempo se cocina el arroz?Hey Siri, how long does the rice cook for?
- MaríaNo entiendo qué dijiste, Javier.I didn't understand what you said, Javier.
- JavierLe estaba preguntando a la asistente.I was asking the assistant.
- MaríaAh, ya veo.Oh, I see.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
