ouvir
to hear, to listen
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/oˈviɾ/
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Cultural Note
Unlike English, Portuguese uses the same verb 'ouvir' for both hearing and listening. The first person present 'ouço' is irregular. 'Ouvir dizer que...' means 'to hear that...' (hearsay). 'Escutar' exists but is less common in everyday speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Ouviste aquilo?
Did you hear that?
Gosto de ouvir música portuguesa.
I like listening to Portuguese music.
Ouço-te perfeitamente.
I can hear you perfectly.