Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ouvido
noun
oo-VEE-doo
Definition
The organ used to perceive sound; the part of the body responsible for hearing.
Examples
- Meus ouvidos estavam zumbindo após o concerto. (My ears were ringing after the concert.)
- Ela tem um ouvido excelente para música. (She has an excellent ear for music.)
Meaning
In a broader sense, it can refer to the ability to listen or be receptive to sounds and communications.
Synonyms
- orelha (ear)
- audição (hearing)
- capacidade de ouvir (capacity to hear)