Example: Por lo que he oído, la fiesta será muy divertida.
Definition
"Por lo que he oído" is a Spanish expression used to convey information that the speaker has learned indirectly through hearing, often implying that the information might be based on rumors or secondhand accounts. For example, it can introduce what one has heard about an event or situation.
Translations
from what I've heard
voor zover ik gehoord heb
pel que he sentit
d'après ce que j'ai entendu
soweit ich gehört habe
Etymology
The phrase "por lo que he oído" literally translates to 'from what I have heard' in English. It combines 'por' meaning 'by' or 'because of,' 'lo que' meaning 'what,' and 'he oído,' the first person singular present perfect of 'oír,' meaning 'to hear.' This expression has evolved naturally in Spanish to indicate information received through listening.
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"Por lo que he oído" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B1) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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from what I've heard