oyó
“oyó” means “heard” in Spanish (The past tense action performed by 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal)').
heard
Also: listened
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Mi jefe oyó la conversación desde su oficina.
A1My boss heard the conversation from his office.
¿Usted oyó las noticias de esta mañana?
A2Did you (formal) hear the news this morning?
El perro oyó el silbato y corrió.
A1The dog heard the whistle and ran.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: oyó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the completed past action form 'oyó'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'oír' comes directly from the Latin verb *audīre*, meaning 'to hear.' Over centuries, the sounds shifted, and the 'd' disappeared, but the core meaning remains the same.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as *oír*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'oír' change the 'i' to a 'y' in 'oyó'?
This is a key irregularity! When the vowel 'i' is between two other vowels (like 'o-i-ó'), Spanish grammar changes the 'i' to a 'y' to prevent an awkward sound and to separate the two vowel sounds clearly. This happens in the preterite and the subjunctive tenses.