Example: Ella tiene buen ojo para elegir frutas maduras.
Definition
"Tener buen ojo" means having a good eye or keen judgment for selecting or noticing something, often implying skill or intuition in making accurate choices, as in recognizing quality or ripeness, like in the phrase 'Ella tiene buen ojo para elegir frutas maduras.'
Translations
to have a good eye
ergens goed oog voor hebben
tenir bon ull
avoir l'œil
ein gutes Auge haben
Etymology
The phrase "tener buen ojo" literally translates to "to have a good eye" in Spanish and comes from the idea that having a sharp or discerning eye helps one make good decisions or spot important details. It reflects a metaphorical use of 'eye' as perception or insight.
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"Tener buen ojo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to have a good eye