oyeron
“oyeron” means “they heard” in Spanish (simple past action).
they heard
Also: you all heard
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Ellos oyeron la noticia por la radio.
A1They heard the news on the radio.
¿Ustedes oyeron ese ruido tan fuerte anoche?
A2Did you all hear that very loud noise last night?
Los vecinos oyeron los gritos y llamaron a la policía.
B1The neighbors heard the screams and called the police.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "oyeron" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: oyeron
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Which sentence correctly uses 'oyeron'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *audīre*, meaning 'to hear.' Spanish simplified the sound over time, but the root is the same as the English words 'audio' and 'audible.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (c. 10th-12th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'oír' change the 'i' to a 'y' in 'oyeron'?
This is a common sound change in Spanish when the letter 'i' is surrounded by other vowel sounds (o-i-e-ron). The 'i' turns into the consonant sound 'y' to make the word flow more naturally when spoken.
Is 'oyeron' formal or informal?
'Oyeron' is neutral. It translates to 'they heard' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all heard' (ustedes). When referring to 'ustedes,' it is the formal way to address a group in Spain, or the standard way in almost all of Latin America.