Palabra Lexi · common words in Spanish
How to say "to listen" in Spanish
"To listen" in Spanish is escuchar, pronounced es-koo-CHAR (stress on the syllable in capitals). In short: to listen: on purpose, paying attention.
| Spanish | escuchar |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | es-koo-CHAR |
| Meaning | to listen |
| Part of speech | verb |
| Frequency | #155 in the Palabra list of common Spanish words |
Pronunciation is spelled out in English, one syllable at a time, with the stressed syllable in capitals. The speaker button uses your browser's built-in Spanish voice.
How to pronounce escuchar
Escuchar is pronounced es-koo-CHAR, in IPA /eskuˈt͡ʃaɾ/. Escuchar has three syllables, es-koo-CHAR, with the stress on the third. There is no written accent because the word follows the basic rule: words ending in a consonant other than -n or -s are stressed on the last syllable.
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Example sentences
Ella escucha la radio.
She listens to the radio.
Escucha mi consejo.
Listen to my advice.
How to remember escuchar
escuchar [es-koo-CHAR] sounds like the English “S. Kucha”. Picture this:
A detective named S. Kucha leans in with his ear cupped, listening carefully to every whispered clue.
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