This is the 5471st most frequent Spanish word.
orejas
Ears.
The word 'orejas' is used to refer to the physical body part, 'ears'.
Mis orejas están frías por el viento.
My ears are cold because of the wind.
The word 'orejas' is used metaphorically to imply being perceptive or attentive to sounds and conversations.
Me enteré del secreto porque tengo buenas orejas.
I found out the secret because I have good ears.
The word 'orejas' is used descriptively to indicate the part of the head that the hat covers.