Mixing Formal and Informal

Separating the Pronoun

This word is the base verb *escuchar* (to listen) with the pronoun *te* (you, informal) glued to the end. The *te* tells you who is receiving the listening action.

Infinitive + The Listener

When you use two verbs together (like 'I want to listen'), the pronoun can either be attached to the infinitive (*Quiero escucharte*) or placed before the first conjugated verb (*Te quiero escuchar*). Both are correct!

Two Placement Options

Remember the *t* sound in *te* matches the *t* sound in *tú* (the informal 'you'). This helps you remember that *te* is the informal way to say 'to you'.

The 'Tú' Connection

Extremely common. Used whenever the speaker wants to refer to the act of listening to the person they are speaking to (informally).

Learn the meaning of the Spanish compound verb 'escucharte' (to listen to you, informal), including its conjugation patterns, pronoun placement rules, and common usage examples.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

future

conditional

imperfect

present

preterite

subjunctive

imperfect

present

imperative

negative

affirmative

Practice Conjugations