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"Eye" in Spanish: ojo
el ojo
Eye is el ojo (OH-hoh). It is masculine. Plural is los ojos. Say Me duele el ojo or Tengo los ojos cansados.
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How to pronounce ojo
Say it
OH-hoh
/ˈo.xo/
OH-hoh. The j sounds like a breathy h. Stress OH.
"Eye" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el ojo | eye Singular. | Singular. |
| los ojos | eyes Plural. | Plural. |
| me duele el ojo | my eye hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| cerrar los ojos | to close one's eyes Rest or sleep cue. | Rest or sleep cue. |
How to use ojo in real life
- 1At the optician
Me duele el ojo derecho.
My right eye hurts.
El ojo with side.
- 2After screens
Tengo los ojos cansados.
My eyes are tired.
Los ojos is plural.
- 3Bright sun
Ciérrate un ojo un segundo.
Close one eye for a second.
Instruction with ojo.
Mistakes English speakers make with ojo
Incorrect: La ojo está rojo.
Correct: El ojo está rojo.
Ojo is masculine: el ojo.
Incorrect: Mis eyes están secos.
Correct: Mis ojos están secos.
Use ojos, not eyes.
Good to know
Good to knowEye color talk uses ojos: ojos cafés, ojos verdes. Clinics stay simple with Me duele el ojo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Bright sunlight outdoors
ChatPal
¿Te molesta el sol en el ojo?
Does the sun bother your eye?
You
Sí. Cierro un ojo al mirar.
Yes. I close one eye when I look.
ChatPal
Usa lentes de sol.
Use sunglasses.
You
Buena idea. Gracias.
Good idea. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eye" in Spanish
Is ojo masculine?
Yes: el ojo, un ojo, mis ojos.
What is the plural?
Los ojos.
How do I say my eye hurts?
Me duele el ojo.
How do you pronounce the j in ojo?
Like a soft English h: OH-hoh.
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