yo oigo

I hear

I can hear

yo oigo(yoh oy-goh)

phrase

1. (I perceive sounds; habitual or potential action)

a. I hear

A veces, yo oigo ruidos por la noche, como si hubiera alguien en el desván.

Sometimes, I hear noises at night, as if there was someone in the attic.

b. I can hear

En general, yo oigo bien, pero mi esposo está perdiendo audición con la edad.

Generally speaking, I can hear well, but my husband is losing his hearing with age.

2. (I'm perceiving sounds; specific action)

a. I can hear

Yo oigo un motor en la distancia, ¿tú no?

I can hear an engine in the distance, can't you?

b. I'm hearing

¿Y dices que no hay nadie aquí? Pues yo oigo voces. ¿Me estaré volviendo loco?

And you say there's no one here? Well, I'm hearing voices. Am I going crazy?

3. (I'm informed about)

a. I hear

No te preocupes, si yo oigo algo de una vacante en mi empresa, te lo digo.

Don't worry. If I hear about any job openings in my firm, I'll let you know.

4. (I attend)

a. I hear

Ahora que estoy jubilado, yo oigo misa todos los días.

Now that I'm retired, I hear mass every day.