How to Say "ear" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ear” is “oido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
physical organ
Examples
El doctor revisó mi oído porque me dolía.
The doctor checked my ear because it was hurting me.
Necesitas buen oído para tocar el violín.
You need good hearing (a good ear) to play the violin.
Oído vs. Oreja
Use 'oído' for the sense of hearing and the internal part of the ear. Use 'oreja' for the visible, external part (the flap on the side of your head).
Using 'Oreja' for Pain
Mistake: “Me duele la oreja.”
Correction: Me duele el oído. (Unless the pain is specifically in the outer visible part, 'oído' is the correct term for an earache.)
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