Spanish Word of the Day
escuchar
/es-cu-CHAR/ • verb — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to listen; to pay attention to sounds or what someone is saying
Examples
- ¿Puedes escucharme?
(Can you listen to me?) - Me gusta escuchar música mientras estudio.
(I like to listen to music while I study.) - Escucha las instrucciones con atención antes de empezar.
(Listen to the instructions carefully before starting.)
Synonyms
- oír
- prestar atención
Use 'escuchar' when someone actively focuses on sounds or on another person's words. It contrasts with 'oír', which means to hear sounds passively. Common contexts: listening to music (escuchar música), listening to someone (escuchar a alguien), and imperatives like '¡Escucha!' or '¡Escúchame!'.
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