tienes unos ojos preciosos
you have beautiful eyes
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/ˈtjenes ˈunos ˈoxos pɾeˈθjosos/
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Cultural Note
Complimenting someone's eyes is one of the most classic and well-received piropos in Spanish culture. Variations include 'tienes unos ojos que enamoran' (you have eyes that make people fall in love) and 'me pierdo en tus ojos' (I get lost in your eyes). Eye-related compliments are considered elegant rather than forward.
📝 Example Sentences
Lo primero que me dijo fue: tienes unos ojos preciosos.
The first thing he said to me was: you have beautiful eyes.
Es el piropo más bonito que me han dicho: tienes unos ojos que enamoran.
It's the nicest compliment I've received: you have eyes that make people fall in love.