VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

oye

he/she hears

First introduced in Chapter 3chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

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

Example sentences

Me gusta oye en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to he/she hears even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes oye en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who he/she hears loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does oye mean in Spanish?
he/she hears (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use oye 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 oye in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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