A1 Idiom Informal

Andar con ojo.

To keep an eye out.

Meaning

To be careful and vigilant, paying close attention.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'andar con ojo' is often used in social settings to warn someone about a person's character. In Mexico, you might hear 'ojo' used as a standalone warning to mean 'watch out!'.

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Use it with friends

This is a great phrase to use when you want to sound like a native speaker in casual situations.

Meaning

To be careful and vigilant, paying close attention.

💡

Use it with friends

This is a great phrase to use when you want to sound like a native speaker in casual situations.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Para evitar problemas, siempre debes ____ con ojo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'andar con ojo'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best usage.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom uses the singular 'ojo'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Para evitar problemas, siempre debes ____ con ojo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'andar con ojo'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the best usage.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom uses the singular 'ojo'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very close, informal relationship. Otherwise, stick to 'tenga cuidado'.

Related Phrases

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Tener ojo

synonym

To have good judgment

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Abrir los ojos

similar

To wake up to reality

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