ojo izquierdo
/oxo iθkjeɾdo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "left eye" is translated into Spanish as ojo izquierdo.
ojo izquierdo is used to refer to the eye located on the left side of the face.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ojo (eye) and izquierdo (left).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because ojo is a masculine noun, the definite article el must be used in its masculine form to say "the left eye" (el ojo izquierdo).
Did you know?
- The Spanish word ojo can be shouted alone as a warning meaning 'watch out' or 'pay attention', regardless of whether you are referring to a specific eye.
- While most Spanish adjectives come from Latin, izquierdo is a rare example inherited from the Basque word ezker.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of the eye is tied to the superstition mal de ojo, or 'evil eye', which is believed to cause misfortune through a glare.
Examples in context
- Perdió la vista en su ojo izquierdo.He lost sight in his left eye.This sentence is useful for describing the loss of sight in the ojo izquierdo.Tatoeba #10715839 by DJ_Saidez, translation #8263463 by Amastan
- Tom no puede ver nada con su ojo izquierdo.Tom can't see anything with his left eye.This sentence is useful for describing an inability to see with the ojo izquierdo.Tatoeba #1228299 by nancy, translation #1026747 by CK
- Me duele el ojo izquierdoMy left eye hurts
- Carlos se golpeó el ojo izquierdo con la puerta.Carlos hit his left eye on the door.
- ¡Ay, me entró algo en el ojito izquierdo!Ouch, something got into my left eye!
- Tengo una mancha en el ojo izquierdo.I have a spot in my left eye.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at a photo together.
- Daniel¿Ves algo extraño en mi ojo izquierdo?Do you see something strange in my left eye?
- LucíaNo, tu ojo izquierdo se ve perfecto.No, your left eye looks perfect.
- DanielEs que me duele un poco.It's just that it hurts a little.
- LucíaDeberías ir al médico, Daniel.You should go to the doctor, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries izquierdo, ojo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
