tengo ojos azules
/tenɡo oxos aθules/from spelling rules
The phrase tengo ojos azules is how you say "I have blue eyes" in Spanish.
This phrase is a direct statement used to describe the color of your eyes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb tengo (I have), the noun ojos (eyes) and the adjective azules (blue). Literally, it translates to "I have eyes blue".
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb tengo is the first-person singular conjugation of tener, which is used here to express a physical characteristic. In this phrase, the adjective azules follows the noun it describes. Additionally, the adjective must be in its plural form azules to agree with the plural noun ojos.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying tengo ojos azul. English speakers often forget to make the adjective plural.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ojo can be used as a standalone exclamation to mean 'Look out!' or 'Be careful!'
- To describe someone with exceptionally large or striking eyes, Spanish uses the word ojazos, adding the suffix -azos to the noun.
- The verb tener used in tengo ojos azules is the same verb used to describe feelings like hunger and thirst.
Examples in context
- Tengo ojos azules.I have blue eyes.This example shows the use of tengo ojos azules.Tatoeba #2397006 by BraveSentry, translation #2359360 by CK
- Muy bien, gracias. ¿Sabes? Tengo los ojos azules.I'm doing very well, thanks. You know what? I have blue eyes.
- Ella tiene ojos marronesShe has brown eyes
- No uso lentes, tengo ojos azules.I don't wear glasses, I have blue eyes.
- Mis padres dicen que tengo ojos azules.My parents say that I have blue eyes.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing their family traits.
- ElenaMira mi foto, yo tengo ojos azules.Look at my photo, I have blue eyes.
- AlejandroSon muy bonitos, Elena.They are very pretty, Elena.
- ElenaGracias, Alejandro. ¿Y tú?Thank you, Alejandro. And you?
- AlejandroYo tengo los ojos marrones.I have brown eyes.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
