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bizco means cross-eyed — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 31, 2025

😆 Funny Words

bizco

adjective • /[BEES-koh]/

cross-eyed

Example:

El bizco no sabía a quién miraba.

The cross-eyed guy didn’t know who he was looking at.

🧠 What does bizco mean?

The adjective 'bizco' describes a person or animal whose eyes are not aligned correctly, meaning they point in different directions. In medical terms, this condition is known as strabismus. It can be used to describe a permanent state or a temporary action, like when someone intentionally crosses their eyes to be funny.

📚 Extra examples

  • El gatito es un poco bizco, pero es adorable.
    The kitten is a little cross-eyed, but it's adorable.
  • Cuando estaba muy cansado, noté que se ponía un poco bizco.
    When he was very tired, I noticed he would get a little cross-eyed.
  • Hizo una cara graciosa y se puso bizco para hacer reír a los niños.
    He made a funny face and went cross-eyed to make the children laugh.
  • El famoso pintor El Greco a menudo pintaba figuras con los ojos ligeramente bizcos.
    The famous painter El Greco often painted figures with slightly crossed eyes.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb related to 'bizco' is 'bizquear', which means to cross one's eyes, often intentionally. For example, 'No bizquees que te vas a quedar así' ('Don't cross your eyes or you'll get stuck like that') is a classic phrase parents say to children.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "bizco"

Synonyms: estrábico, turnio
Opposites: con los ojos alineados, con la vista normal

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'cross-eyed' in Spanish?
The most direct and common translation for 'cross-eyed' in Spanish is 'bizco'.
How do you pronounce 'bizco' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is 'BEES-koh'. In some parts of Spain, the 'z' might sound like 'th', as in 'BEETH-koh'.
How do you use 'bizco' in a sentence?
You use 'bizco' as an adjective, often with the verbs 'ser' or 'estar'. For example: 'Ese personaje de la caricatura es bizco.' (That cartoon character is cross-eyed.)
What is the English translation of 'bizco'?
The English translation of 'bizco' is 'cross-eyed'.
Does 'bizco' change for gender or number?
Yes, it is a regular adjective and must agree with the noun it modifies. It changes to 'bizca' for feminine singular (la gata bizca), 'bizcos' for masculine plural (los niños bizcos), and 'bizcas' for feminine plural (las muñecas bizcas).
Is 'bizco' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'bizco' is a common and widely understood word. However, while it can be used neutrally to describe a physical trait, using it to refer to a person can be considered rude or insensitive depending on the context.
Does 'bizco' have slang or double meanings?
The primary meaning is literal. The verb form, 'bizquear', means 'to cross one's eyes'. While not a double meaning, the term can be part of expressions, but its core definition remains consistent.
Is 'bizco' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'bizco' is used and understood with the same meaning throughout the Spanish-speaking world. The more formal or clinical term is 'estrábico', from 'estrabismo' (strabismus), which is also universally understood.

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