escuchó
“escuchó” means “he listened” in Spanish (completed past action).
he listened, she heard, you listened (formal singular)
Also: he paid attention
📝 In Action
Ella escuchó atentamente el discurso del presidente.
A1She listened carefully to the president's speech.
¿Usted escuchó lo que dijo el jefe ayer?
A2Did you (formal) hear what the boss said yesterday?
Él no escuchó la alarma y llegó tarde.
A2He didn't hear the alarm and arrived late.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
Translate to Spanish
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escuchó
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'escuchó' to describe a single, finished action?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin verb 'auscultare,' which meant 'to listen carefully' or 'to pay heed.' It has always been connected to the act of active attention.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in its current form.
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 is the difference between 'escuchó' and 'oyó'?
'Escuchó' (from escuchar) means 'he/she listened,' implying intent and attention. 'Oyó' (from oír) means 'he/she heard,' often referring to passively perceiving a sound, like hearing a sudden noise.
Why does 'escuchamos' mean two different things in the conjugation table?
The 'nosotros' (we) form is the same in both the present tense ('we listen') and the simple past (preterite) tense ('we listened'). You must rely on context or time markers (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which tense is being used.