oido
oído with stress marks
ability to play music by ear
Usage Note
Oido is borrowed from Spanish 'oído' (ear, hearing) and in Filipino musical culture specifically refers to the natural talent of playing an instrument or singing by ear without reading sheet music. Having oido is a highly admired musical gift, and many celebrated Filipino folk and pop musicians are known for it.
Examples
" May oido siya sa piyano. "
Natural Translation
He has an ear for the piano.
Literal Translation
Has ear he in piano.
" May magandang oido siya sa pagtugtog ng gitara. "
Natural Translation
He/she has a good ear for playing the guitar.
Literal Translation
Has good ear he/she in playing of guitar.
" Kahit hindi siya marunong magbasa ng nota, kaya niyang tumugtog ng anumang awitin dahil napakahusay ng kanyang oido. "
Natural Translation
Even though he doesn't know how to read notes, he can play any song because his ear for music is excellent.
Literal Translation
Even-though not he able read of note, able he-that play of any song because very-good the his ear.
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