This word is a command telling a group of people ('ustedes' or 'you all') to listen. It is taken from a special verb form (the subjunctive) often used for wishes and commands.

A Command for 'You All'

When giving a command to a group using the 'ustedes' form, Spanish uses the form that normally goes with 'ellos/ellas' in the present subjunctive. In this case, it's the command form of the verb *oír* (to hear).

Formal Plural Command

Use '¡Oigan!' just like 'Hey!' in English when you need to quickly interrupt or get the focus of everyone in the room.

Quick Attention Getter

Extremely common way to start a conversation or get a group's attention.

Confusing Subjunctive/Indicative

'Oigan' is used when the sentence starts with a feeling (like hope, doubt, or fear) that one person has about what a group of people hears. This triggers the subjunctive mood.

Using the Special Subjunctive Form

The stem changes from 'oí-' to 'oig-' in all present subjunctive forms (oiga, oigas, oigamos, oigan). Always remember to include the 'g' when talking about wishes or doubts!

Irregularity Alert

Commonly used in complex sentences expressing wishes, requirements, or doubt.

Learn the Spanish word 'oigan,' which functions as both the command 'Listen!' (plural) and the present subjunctive form of the irregular verb 'oír' (to hear/listen). Includes full verb conjugation.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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