Translation of Spanish word "escuchar" to English
escuchar
/eskuˈtʃaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
How to use
Escuchar ('to listen') does not need a preposition like 'to' in English: escuchar música — to listen to music. If followed by a person, it needs the personal a: escuchar a la profesora.
🇬🇧 English
to listen
Example
Por favor escuche atentamente mientras le explico.
Please listen carefully as I explain.
Te oí hablar arriba, pero realmente no escuché tu conversación.
I heard you talking upstairs, but I didn't really hear your conversation.
Your personal vocabulary
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Common phrases
- escuchar con atención— to listen carefully
- escuchar música— to listen to music
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Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he escuchado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #398 in Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spanish word "escuchar" mean?▼
The Spanish word "escuchar" means "to listen" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "escuchar"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "escuchar"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Me gusta escuchar música." (which translates as "Please listen carefully as I explain.").
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