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escuchar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

escucharto listen to

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Quick answer:

The imperative of escuchar gives direct commands: escucha (tú), escuche (usted), escuchad (vosotros), escuchen (ustedes).

escuchar Affirmative Imperative Forms

escucha
ustedescuche
nosotrosescuchemos
vosotrosescuchad
ustedesescuchen

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use this to tell someone to pay attention or to listen to a specific sound or person immediately.

Notes on escuchar in the Affirmative Imperative

Escuchar is regular in the imperative. The 'tú' form is the same as the 'él/ella' present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Escucha este pájaro!

    Listen to this bird!

  • Por favor, escuche con atención.

    Please, listen carefully.

    usted

  • Escuchen lo que tengo que decir.

    Listen to what I have to say.

    ustedes

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: escuchar (as a command).

    Correct: escucha / escuchad

    Why: Using the infinitive as a command is a common error; you must use the proper imperative form.

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