Spanish word

ojo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈoxo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouneye

Example

Cierra los ojos.

Close your eyes.

Illustration for ojo (eye)

More examples

Abre los ojos.

Open your eyes.

Core concept

Watchful gaze.

Common phrases

  • cerrar los ojos

    close your eyes

  • abrir los ojos

    open your eyes

  • echar un ojo

    take a quick look

Similar words

vista: Ability to perceive things visually through the eyes.
mirada: Direction or expression of the eyes while looking.

Definition in Spanish

Nombra el órgano de la vista; en uso coloquial, interjección para advertir o llamar la atención sobre algo.

Word origin

Comes from Latin oculus 'eye' and acquires a figurative meaning of watchfulness or warning that is the source of the interjection ¡Ojo!

Usage tips

  • Echar un ojo is a casual request for a quick look and does not imply a formal or thorough check.

Other meanings

  • watch outinterjection

Related words

  • ojearglanceverb
  • ojeadaglancenoun
  • ojeradark circlenoun

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