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escuchado

/es-coo-CHAH-doh/

listened

A young child sitting cross-legged, holding a large, bright red seashell up to their ear, concentrating intensely on the sound inside.

When used as a past participle, escuchado translates to 'listened', often indicating a completed action.

escuchado(Past Participle)

A1regular ar

listened

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used with 'haber' (to have) to form compound tenses

Also:

heard

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used with 'haber'

📝 In Action

Nunca he escuchado una ópera en vivo.

A1

I have never listened to an opera live.

¿Quién ha escuchado ese extraño ruido?

A2

Who has heard that strange noise?

💡 Grammar Points

Forming the 'Have Done' Tense

You combine a form of the helper verb 'haber' (like 'he', 'has', 'ha') with 'escuchado' to talk about actions that happened recently or actions that affect the present moment. For example, 'Ella ha escuchado' means 'She has listened.'

⭐ Usage Tips

It Stays the Same

When 'escuchado' is used with the helper verb 'haber' to form a compound tense, its ending never changes, regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural (e.g., 'Nosotros hemos escuchado' and 'Yo he escuchado' both use 'escuchado').

A brightly colored small blue bird perched on a branch, singing loudly. Stylized, visible sound waves emanate from the bird's beak towards a large, simple, human ear shape floating nearby.

As an adjective, escuchado means 'heard', describing something that has been audibly perceived.

escuchado(Adjective)

mB2

heard

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describing something perceived

Also:

listened to

?

describing advice or recommendations

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renowned

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less common, describing someone famous for hearing or listening

📝 In Action

Era un consejo muy escuchado entre los estudiantes.

B2

It was advice that was widely listened to among the students.

Las palabras escuchadas en la radio resultaron ser falsas.

B2

The words heard on the radio turned out to be false.

💡 Grammar Points

Matching the Noun

When 'escuchado' describes a noun (like 'rumor' or 'música'), it acts like a regular adjective and must change its ending to match the noun's gender and quantity: escuchado (m. singular), escuchada (f. singular), escuchados (m. plural), escuchadas (f. plural).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Agreement

Mistake: "La canción es escuchado."

Correction: La canción es escuchada. (Since 'canción' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'Ser' or 'Estar'

This form often follows the verb 'ser' or 'estar' to describe a state or characteristic, sometimes indicating the result of a passive action (e.g., 'La música es escuchada' - The music is heard).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: escuchado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'escuchado' as an ADJECTIVE?

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Word Family

escuchar(to listen / to hear) - verb
la escucha(listening / hearing (noun)) - noun
escuchante(listener) - adjective/noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'escuchado' and 'oído'?

'Escuchado' (from *escuchar*) implies voluntary action and attention, meaning 'listened to.' 'Oído' (from *oír*) refers to the simple physical perception of sound, meaning 'heard.' You use 'escuchado' when you pay attention, and 'oído' when sound just reaches your ears.

Does 'escuchado' ever change form when I use it with 'haber'?

No, it is fixed as 'escuchado' when used with 'haber' (to have). The only time it changes to 'escuchada,' 'escuchados,' or 'escuchadas' is when it acts as an adjective or when used in the passive voice with the verb 'ser' (to be).