oímos
“oímos” means “we hear” in Spanish (the physical act of perceiving sound).
we hear, we are hearing
Also: we listen (to)
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Oímos un ruido extraño en la cocina.
A1We hear a strange noise in the kitchen.
Siempre oímos las noticias por la radio en el coche.
A2We always hear the news on the radio in the car.
Si hablamos en voz baja, no nos oímos bien.
B1If we speak quietly, we don't hear each other well.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "oímos" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: oímos
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best describes the action of 'oímos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *audīre*, meaning 'to hear.' This root is also found in English words like 'audible' and 'audio.'
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as part of the earliest Romance languages)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'oímos' have an accent mark on the 'i'?
The accent mark is used to separate the two vowels (o-i), forcing them to be pronounced as two distinct syllables (o-Í-mos) rather than blending them into one sound (a diphthong). This ensures the stress falls correctly on the 'i'.
What is the difference between 'oímos' and 'escuchamos'?
'Oímos' means 'we hear' (the sound just entered our ears). 'Escuchamos' means 'we listen' (we intentionally pay attention to the sound). If a car horn blares, you 'oímos' it. If you put on headphones, you 'escuchamos'.