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"Ojo" is a noun which is often translated as "eye", and "echar un vistazo" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have a look". Learn more about the difference between "ojo" and "echar un vistazo" below.
el ojo(
oh
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hoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (opening)
b. eye (of a needle)
Pasa el hilo por el ojo de la aguja.Pass the thread through the eye of the needle.
c. span (under a bridge)
El enemigo estaba oculto bajo el ojo del puente.The enemy was hidden under the span of the bridge.
3. (intuition)
4. (weather)
a. eye
Todavía no se puede salir; solo estamos en el ojo de la tormenta.We can't go out yet; we're just in the eye of the storm.
5. (botany)
a. eye (of potatoes or apples)
¿Quieres que le saque los ojos a las papas?Do you want me to remove the eyes from the potatoes?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
6. (caution)
echar un vistazo(
eh
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chahr
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bees
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tah
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soh
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to peek)
a. to have a look
Aunque no vayamos a comprar nada, ¿por qué no entramos de todos modos en la tienda a echar un vistazo?Even if we're not buying anything, why don't we go into the store anyway to have a look?
b. to take a look
¿Apagaste el gas? - No estoy segura, echaré un vistazo por si acaso.Did you turn the gas off? - I'm not sure. I'll take a look just in case.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
2. (to peek at)
a. to have a look at
Antes de darte mi opinión, me gustaría echarle un vistazo al contrato.Before telling you what I think, I'd like to have a look at the contract.
b. to take a look at
¿Por qué no echas un vistazo a la cartelera de cine, por si hay alguna película que quieras ver?Why don't you take a look at the cinema billboard, in case there's any movie you want to see?
c. to glance at
Eché un vistazo a la cubierta del libro que la chica estaba leyendo, para ver cuál era.I glanced at the cover of the book the girl was reading, to see which one it was.
