escúchame
“escúchame” means “listen to me” in Spanish (A direct command or request.).
listen to me
Also: hear me out
📝 In Action
¡Escúchame, por favor! Tengo algo importante que decirte.
A1Listen to me, please! I have something important to tell you.
No, no, escúchame. La historia no es como tú piensas.
A2No, no, hear me out. The story isn't how you think.
Hijo, escúchame bien. Esto es un consejo para tu futuro.
B1Son, listen to me carefully. This is advice for your future.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escúchame
Question 1 of 2
You want to politely ask a friend to listen to you for a second. Which is the best way to say it?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
This word is a combination of `escucha`, from the Latin verb `auscultāre` (to listen attentively), and `me`, from the Latin pronoun `mē` (me).
First recorded: The root verb has been used since the earliest forms of Spanish.
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `escúchame` and `óyeme`?
`Escúchame` means 'listen to me' and implies paying attention to understand the meaning. `Óyeme` means 'hear me' and is more about just noticing the sound. You'd say `escúchame` for a serious talk, but might yell `¡óyeme!` to get someone's attention from far away.
How do I tell a group of people to listen to me?
It depends on where you are. In Spain (informal), you'd say `escuchadme`. In Latin America and for formal situations everywhere, you'd say `escúchenme`.