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escuchar Present Conjugation

escucharto listen to

A1regular -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Escuchar is a regular -ar verb in the present: escucho, escuchas, escucha, escuchamos, escucháis, escuchan.

escuchar Present Forms

yoescucho
escuchas
él/ella/ustedescucha
nosotrosescuchamos
vosotrosescucháis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about music you listen to regularly, podcasts you follow, or to describe that you are listening to someone right now.

Notes on escuchar in the Present

Escuchar is completely regular in the present tense; it follows the standard pattern for all -ar verbs.

Example Sentences

  • Siempre escucho música cuando estudio.

    I always listen to music when I study.

    yo

  • ¿Escuchas ese ruido extraño?

    Do you hear that strange noise?

  • Nosotros escuchamos el podcast todas las mañanas.

    We listen to the podcast every morning.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'escucho a música'.

    Correct: Escucho música.

    Why: Unlike English 'listen to', the Spanish verb 'escuchar' does not need a preposition for objects that aren't people.

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