Pronoun Placement in Negative Commands

`Escúchame` is actually two words combined: the command `escucha` (listen) and the word for 'me', `me`. In Spanish, when you give a positive command, you attach words like 'me', 'you', or 'it' directly to the end.

A Command Word Made of Two Parts

The original word `escucha` has its natural stress on the 'u' (es-CU-cha). When we add `me` to the end, we need to add an accent mark (`escúchame`) to make sure the stress stays in the same place.

The Accent Mark's Job

`Escúchame` is the informal way to give a command to one person (the 'tú' form), like a friend or family member. To be more formal ('usted'), you'd say `escúcheme`.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just like in English, `escúchame` can sound a bit demanding on its own. Adding `por favor` (please) or `un momento` (for a moment) makes it much friendlier.

Soften the Command

Extremely common. Used daily in all kinds of conversations to get someone's attention or ask them to listen.

Learn the meaning of 'escúchame' in Spanish. See examples, grammar tips for attached pronouns on commands, and understand the difference between 'escúchame' and 'óyeme'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations