ojo derecho
/oxo deɾet͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "right eye" is translated into Spanish as ojo derecho.
The phrase refers specifically to the eye located on the right side of a person's face.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun ojo (eye) and the adjective derecho (right).
Which one should you use?
Ojo derecho is the counterpart to ojo izquierdo, which means left eye.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective derecho must agree in gender with the masculine noun ojo.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using ojo derecha, as the adjective must agree with the masculine gender of the noun.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word ojo is used as a standalone exclamation ¡Ojo! to mean 'Watch out!' or 'Pay attention!'
- The word ojo evolved from the Classical Latin oculus, which is also the root of the technical English term 'ocular'.
- If a Spanish speaker says they are 'en derecho', they are not talking about their 'right eye' or even a direction. They are instead stating that they have a legitimate legal or moral claim to something.
Examples in context
- Perdí la vista de mi ojo derecho hace dos años.I lost the eyesight in my right eye two years ago.This sentence is useful for describing the loss of eyesight in your ojo derecho.Tatoeba #1595393 by Shishir, translation #72786 by CM
- Veo mejor con mi ojo derecho que con el izquierdo.I see better with my right eye than with my left.This sentence is useful for comparing your vision between your ojo derecho and your left eye.Tatoeba #9687520 by arh, translation #12900662 by araneo
- No veo nada con el ojo derecho.I can't see anything with my right eye.This sentence is useful for stating that you cannot see anything with your ojo derecho.Tatoeba #343399 by tatoerique, translation #27051 by xtofu80
- Después del accidente, el doctor examinó mi ojo derecho detenidamente.After the accident, the doctor examined my right eye thoroughly.
- Cuidado con el balón. No queremos lastimar tu ojito derecho, ¿verdad?Be careful with the ball. We don't want to hurt your right eye, right?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena is helping Javier put in contact lenses.
- Javier¿Me ayudas con el ojo derecho?Can you help me with my right eye?
- ElenaClaro, Javier, quédate muy quieto.Sure, Javier, stay very still.
- JavierSiento que el ojo derecho me arde.I feel my right eye stinging.
- ElenaEs normal, ya casi terminamos.It is normal, we are almost done.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries derecho, ojo, ojo derecho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
