Spanish word

ojera

Pronunciation

IPA/oˈxeɾa/

Meaning

  • feminine noundark circles

Example

Hoy tengo ojeras porque no dormí bien.

Today I have dark circles because I didn't sleep well.

Illustration for ojera (dark circles)

More examples

Se pueden disimular las ojeras con corrector.

Dark circles can be concealed with concealer.

Core concept

Thin dark shadow under the lower eyelid.

Common phrases

  • tener ojeras

    have dark circles

  • ojeras marcadas

    marked dark circles

  • crema para ojeras

    cream for dark circles

Similar words

bolsa: Soft, sagging pouch under the lower eyelid formed by swollen tissue or fat.
hinchazón: Swelling of body tissue that produces puffiness or enlargement, often from inflammation.
cansancio: Physical or mental state of being worn out or exhausted.
mancha: Patch of skin with a distinct color different from the surrounding area.

Definition in Spanish

Sombra oscura bajo el párpado inferior, frecuente por cansancio, alergias o factores hereditarios.

Word origin

Formed from ojo 'eye' plus the derivational suffix -era indicating a zone related to the eye, later specialized to mean the dark area beneath the lower eyelid.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish the plural tener ojeras is the usual collocation, and ojeras refers to dark circles while bolsas refers to swelling or puffiness under the eye.

Related words

  • ojerudodark-circledadjective

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