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.