escuchad
es-koo-CHAD
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Chicos, escuchad atentamente lo que voy a decir!
A2Kids, listen carefully to what I am going to say!
Escuchad, por favor, si queréis entender las instrucciones del juego.
B1Listen, please, if you want to understand the game instructions.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You All' Command (Vosotros)
This is the command form used when you are speaking to multiple people informally, like friends or family. This form is standard throughout Spain.
Forming the Command
To create a positive 'vosotros' command for most -AR verbs, you take the infinitive (escuchAR) and change the final 'R' to a 'D' (escuchAD). This is a helpful pattern to memorize!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Command and Statement
Mistake: "Using 'escucháis' when you mean 'listen!'"
Correction: The statement 'You all listen' is 'Vosotros escucháis'. The command is '¡Escuchad!'. The command form is distinct from the regular present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Awareness
If you are learning Spanish for Latin America, you should always use 'escuchen' (the Ustedes form) when telling a group to listen, even if you know them well.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escuchad
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Madrid and want to tell your two friends, Juan and María, to be quiet and pay attention, which word is correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escuchad' used in Mexico or Argentina?
No. In nearly all of Latin America, the 'vosotros' form is not used. They would use 'escuchen' (the 'ustedes' form) instead, even when speaking informally to friends.
What is the difference between 'escuchad' and 'oíd'?
Both mean 'listen' or 'hear' in the command form. However, 'escuchad' (from escuchar) usually means 'to pay attention' or 'to listen carefully,' while 'oíd' (from oír) generally refers to the physical ability to perceive sound.