oigo
“oigo” means “I hear” in Spanish (Perceiving sound).
I hearAlso: I am listening, I am hearing
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No te oigo bien, la música está muy alta.
A1I can't hear you well, the music is too loud.
¿Qué dices? Oigo ruidos extraños en el pasillo.
A2What are you saying? I hear strange noises in the hallway.
Cuando estoy meditando, oigo el silencio.
B1When I am meditating, I hear the silence.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: oigo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'oigo' to describe the action of perceiving a sound?
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📚 Etymology
The Spanish verb 'oír' comes from the Latin verb *audīre*, which meant 'to hear.' The irregular 'g' in 'oigo' is a unique development in Spanish that helped distinguish the sound of the 'yo' form early in the language's history.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'oigo' used instead of 'estoy oyendo'?
Both mean 'I am hearing,' but 'oigo' (simple present) is much more common in Spanish for ongoing sensory perceptions. You usually use 'estoy oyendo' only when you want to emphasize the temporary, continuous nature of the sound.
If I want to say 'I listen to music,' should I use 'oigo' or 'escucho'?
You should use 'escucho' (I listen). Listening to music is an active choice. 'Oigo música' would imply you just happen to perceive background music involuntarily.