Spanish · Body & Health
"Ear" in Spanish: oreja
la oreja
Note: inner: el oído
Ear (the outer part) is la oreja (oh-REH-hah). It is feminine. Hearing often uses el oído. Say Me duele la oreja for outer-ear pain.
Loud music
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How to pronounce oreja
Say it
oh-REH-hah
/o.ˈɾe.xa/
oh-REH-hah. Stress REH. Soft j like h.
"Ear" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la oreja | ear (outer) The visible ear. | The visible ear. |
| el oído | ear / hearing (inner sense) Hearing and inner-ear talk. | Hearing and inner-ear talk. |
| me duele la oreja | my ear hurts Outer-ear pain. | Outer-ear pain. |
| taparse las orejas | to cover one's ears Loud noise reaction. | Loud noise reaction. |
How to use oreja in real life
- 1Loud music
Me tapo las orejas en el concierto.
I cover my ears at the concert.
Las orejas is plural.
- 2Clinic
Me duele la oreja izquierda.
My left ear hurts.
Pain with oreja.
- 3Earrings
¿Te gusta este arete en la oreja?
Do you like this earring on the ear?
Outer ear with oreja.
Mistakes English speakers make with oreja
Incorrect: El oreja está infectada.
Correct: La oreja está infectada.
Oreja is feminine: la oreja.
Incorrect: Me duele el ear.
Correct: Me duele la oreja.
Use oreja (or oído for hearing pain).
Good to know
Oreja is the outer ear; oído is hearing or inner-ear feeling. Both appear in clinics, so context matters.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a loud event
ChatPal
¿Te duele la oreja después del concierto?
Does your ear hurt after the concert?
You
Un poco. La oreja derecha zumba.
A little. The right ear is buzzing.
ChatPal
Baja el volumen mañana.
Turn the volume down tomorrow.
You
Sí. Buena idea.
Yes. Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ear" in Spanish
Is oreja masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la oreja, mis orejas.
When do I use oído?
For hearing. Oreja is the outer ear.
How do I say my ear hurts?
Me duele la oreja (outer) or Me duele el oído (hearing/inner).
How do you pronounce oreja?
oh-REH-hah; j sounds like h.
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