oír
to hear
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/oˈiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Oír is highly irregular with a 'g' insertion in the yo form and 'y' in several others. '¡Oye!' is used to get someone's attention, similar to 'Hey!' in English. Note the distinction: oír means to hear passively, while escuchar means to listen actively.
📝 Example Sentences
¿Oyes la música que viene de la calle?
Do you hear the music coming from the street?
No oí lo que dijiste porque había mucho ruido.
I didn't hear what you said because there was a lot of noise.