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escuchar Present Subjunctive Conjugation

escucharto listen to

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Quick answer:

The present subjunctive of escuchar uses 'e' endings: escuche, escuches, escuche, escuchemos, escuchéis, escuchen.

escuchar Present Subjunctive Forms

yoescuche
escuches
él/ella/ustedescuche
nosotrosescuchemos
vosotrosescuchéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchen

When to Use the Present Subjunctive

Use this when you want someone to listen (e.g., 'Quiero que me escuches') or when it's possible/uncertain that someone is listening.

Notes on escuchar in the Present Subjunctive

Escuchar is regular in the subjunctive. It follows the rule of using the 'yo' present stem (escuch-) and adding -ar verb subjunctive endings.

Example Sentences

  • Espero que escuches mis palabras.

    I hope that you listen to my words.

  • Dudo que ellos escuchen la radio.

    I doubt that they listen to the radio.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • Es importante que escuchemos a los expertos.

    It is important that we listen to the experts.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: que yo escucha.

    Correct: que yo escuche

    Why: Learners often use the 'a' ending from the present indicative instead of the 'e' required for -ar verbs in the subjunctive.

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