🇪🇸 How to say

“to listen” in Spanish

escuchar
Illustration of "to listen" in a Spanish cultural setting
A young girl sits on a park bench, wearing headphones while listening to music. Nearby, a friend talks to her, but she is focused on the sounds coming from her device, showing the act of listening deeply to something enjoyable.

Usage note

Escuchar means 'to listen' and is often used when paying attention to sounds or speech. It is a common verb in everyday conversation, especially in contexts like music and communication.

Examples

  • Escucho música todos los días.

    I listen to music every day.

  • ¿Escuchas a tu profesor?

    Do you listen to your teacher?

  • Ellos escuchan las noticias por la mañana.

    They listen to the news in the morning.

Quick check

What does "escuchar" mean?

  • A. to listen
  • B. to see
  • C. to sleep
  • D. to sell

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