escúcheme
“escúcheme” means “Listen to me” in Spanish (Formal command).
📝 In Action
Señor López, escúcheme por favor. Tengo una propuesta importante.
A1Mr. López, listen to me please. I have an important proposal.
Escúcheme bien. Necesitamos cambiar el plan inmediatamente.
A2Listen to me carefully. We need to change the plan immediately.
No se vaya. Escúcheme un momento, necesito su ayuda.
B1Don't leave. Hear me out for a moment, I need your help.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escúcheme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses the correct formal command structure for 'Listen to me'?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
This word is a construction combining the formal command form of the verb *escuchar* ('to listen') and the pronoun *me* ('me'). The root *escuchar* comes from the Latin verb *auscultare*, meaning 'to listen attentively' or 'to heed.'
First recorded: The base verb dates back to the early Romance languages.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escúcheme' formal or informal?
'Escúcheme' is considered formal because it uses the 'usted' command form. If you want to speak informally (to friends or family), you should use 'escúchame'.
Why does 'escúcheme' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is needed because attaching the pronoun 'me' changes the syllable count. The mark tells you to keep emphasizing the original syllable ('ES-cu-che'), preventing the stress from naturally shifting to the last syllable ('es-cu-CHE-me').