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What is the meaning of 'oír'?

  1. to smell

  2. to taste

  3. to hear

  4. to touch

The correct answer is: to hear

'Oír' in Spanish means "to hear." This verb specifically refers to the act of perceiving sounds through the ear. When using 'oír,' you are referring to the active act of receiving auditory stimuli. Therefore, the correct answer is option C. The other options are incorrect: A. 'To smell' is translated as 'oler' in Spanish. B. 'To taste' is translated as 'saber' or 'probar' in Spanish. D. 'To touch' is translated as 'tocar' in Spanish.