mis ojos
/mis oxos/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "my eyes" is mis ojos.
Mis ojos is used to refer to the organs of sight belonging to the speaker. You may encounter related expressions such as hacer ojitos, which means to flirt or make eyes at someone or tener ojos en la nuca, which means to have eyes in the back of one's head.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mis (my) and the plural noun ojos (eyes).
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to only one eye, the possessive adjective must change from the plural mis to the singular mi to match the singular noun ojo.
When do people say it?
You can add a sense of affection and endearment to the phrase by using the diminutive form mis ojitos.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ojo is used as a common warning meaning 'watch out' or 'be careful'. A person might shout ¡Ojo! to alert someone of a nearby danger.
- The phrase estar con los ojos cuadrados describes someone who is utterly astonished or shocked.
- In Spanish, the word ojo is also used to describe the loop of a needle or the hole of a button.
Examples in context
- Mis ojos son azules.My eyes are blue.This sentence is useful for describing the color of mis ojos.Tatoeba #704387 by Shishir, translation #422356 by CK
- Mis ojos no son azules.My eyes aren't blue.This sentence is useful for negating the color of mis ojos.Tatoeba #6795827 by arh, translation #8980277 by CK
- Tendré mis ojos cerrados.I'll keep my eyes shut.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving mis ojos.Tatoeba #2261111 by marcelostockle, translation #1883048 by Spamster
- Mis ojos son marrones.My eyes are brown.
- Necesito proteger mis ojos del sol.I need to protect my eyes from the sun.
- Debo cuidar mis ojos mientras trabajo en la computadora.I should take care of my eyes while working on the computer.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about a beauty product.
- ElenaMe arden mis ojos por el jabón.My eyes are burning from the soap.
- AlejandroLávate la cara con agua fría, Elena.Wash your face with cold water, Elena.
- ElenaAhora mis ojos ya no pican.Now my eyes don't sting anymore.
- AlejandroQué bueno que ya estás bien.I'm glad you are okay now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
