ojito

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little eye, dear little eye, careful, watch out, pay attention
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/oˈxi.to/
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The diminutive of ojo, used for a little or affectionate eye, and as an informal warning meaning careful or watch out.
Practice using ojito in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • ¡Ojito con lo que haces!
    Careful with what you're doing!
  • Ojito con contar ese secreto.
    Watch out about telling that secret.
  • El bebé abrió un ojito y volvió a dormirse.
    The baby opened one little eye and fell asleep again.
  • Ojito con el perro, que muerde.
    Watch out for the dog, it bites.
  • Le limpié el ojito con cuidado.
    I gently cleaned his little eye.

Similar words

ojitos
ojo pequeño
ojillo
atención
ten cuidado
ojo
miradita
cuidado
fíjate
alerta

Meanings

Little eye

noun
body
informal
A small or affectionately described eye, especially when speaking to or about a child, pet, or loved one.

Examples

  • ¿Te duele el ojito, mi amor?
    Does your little eye hurt, sweetheart?
  • El bebé abrió un ojito y volvió a dormirse.
    The baby opened one little eye and fell asleep again.
  • Tiene unos ojitos negros preciosos.
    She has beautiful black little eyes.
  • El gatito miró la luz con un ojito medio cerrado.
    The kitten looked at the light with one little eye half closed.
  • Le limpié el ojito con cuidado.
    I gently cleaned his little eye.

Similar words

ojo pequeño
ojillo
miradita
ojitos

Watch out

interjection
everyday
informal
A colloquial warning meaning careful, pay attention, or watch out, often followed by con and the thing to be careful about.

Examples

  • ¡Ojito con lo que haces!
    Careful with what you're doing!
  • Ojito con el perro, que muerde.
    Watch out for the dog, it bites.
  • Ten ojito con esa oferta, parece demasiado buena.
    Be careful with that offer, it looks too good.
  • Ojito al cruzar, vienen coches rápido.
    Pay attention when crossing, cars are coming fast.
  • Ojito con contar ese secreto.
    Watch out about telling that secret.

Similar words

cuidado
atención
ojo
alerta
ten cuidado
fíjate

Etymology

From Spanish ojo, eye, plus the diminutive suffix -ito, giving the literal sense little eye before its colloquial warning use.

FAQ

What does ojito mean?

Ojito literally means “little eye,” and it can also mean “careful” or “watch out” as an informal warning.

Is ojito the same as ojo?

No. Ojo is the ordinary word for eye, while ojito is diminutive or affectionate, and can also work as a warning.

What does ojito con mean?

Ojito con means “watch out for” or “be careful with,” as in ojito con el perro.

Can ojito be plural?

Yes. Ojitos is the plural when talking about little eyes, but the warning ojito usually stays singular.

Is ojito formal?

No. Ojito is informal or affectionate, and the warning use is colloquial.

How do you pronounce ojito?

Ojito is pronounced /oˈxi.to/, with stress on the second syllable.

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