la oreja

the ear

Example Sentence

Me pica la oreja cuando uso estos auriculares

My ear itches when I use these headphones

Meaning

La oreja is the outer ear you can touch. It appears with itching, earrings, and headphones.

Common Phrases

  • tener la oreja roja — to have a red ear
  • picor en la oreja — itching in the ear

Example

Me pica la oreja con estos auriculares.

My ear itches with these headphones.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with oído (hearing/inner ear). For the visible ear, use la oreja.