VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

oír

to hear

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use oír where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see oír after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo oo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to hear when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta oír en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates hear slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does oír mean in Spanish?
to hear (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use oír in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is oír in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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