Oigo
/oiɡo/from spelling rules
Oigo is the Spanish way to say "I hear".
Oigo is used to state that one is perceiving sound with the ears. It refers to the physical perception of sound rather than a deliberate act of concentration.
Which one should you use?
Use Oigo when referring to the physical perception of sound. In contrast, if you are actively listening or paying attention to something, you would use the verb escuchar (specifically the form escucho).
How does it change in a sentence?
Oigo is the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb oír.
How do you pronounce it?
/oiɡo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb oír is often used in the phrase ¡Oye! to mean 'Hey!' or 'Listen!' Even though it literally means 'hear', it functions as a way to grab someone's attention rather than a statement of perception.
- In Spanish, the expression hacer oídos sordos literally means 'to make deaf ears' and is used when someone chooses to ignore a request or a warning.
- The verb oír is an irregular verb in Spanish, and its first-person form oigo is one of the few verbs that adds a 'g' in the present tense to maintain its sound.
Examples in context
- Oigo lo que dices.I hear what you're saying.This sentence is useful for expressing that you hear what someone is saying using Oigo.Tatoeba #3302461 by cueyayotl, translation #1516123 by CM
- Yo oigo con mis oídos.I hear with my ears.This sentence is useful for stating that you hear with your ears using Oigo.Tatoeba #1210081 by marcelostockle, translation #258043 by CM
- Oigo a alguien cantar.I hear someone singing.This sentence is useful for describing hearing someone sing using Oigo.Tatoeba #3370637 by marcelostockle, translation #5218768 by mailohilohi
- Oigo música en la radio.I hear music on the radio.
- Percibo ruidos extraños en el edificio.I hear strange noises in the building.
- He oído hablar de su experiencia.I have heard about your experience.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are sitting in a living room during a storm.
- AlejandroOigo un ruido muy fuerte afuera.I hear a very loud noise outside.
- ElenaEs solo el viento, Alejandro.It is just the wind, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Segura? Oigo algo más.Are you sure? I hear something else.
- ElenaNo oigo nada, no te preocupes.I don't hear anything, don't worry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
