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escuchado

es-coo-CHAH-doh/es.kuˈtʃa.ðo/

listened

Also: heard
Past ParticipleA1regular ar
A young child sitting cross-legged, holding a large, bright red seashell up to their ear, concentrating intensely on the sound inside.
infinitiveescuchar
gerundescuchando
past Participleescuchado

📝 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?

heard

Also: listened to, renowned
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.

📝 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.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "escuchado" in Spanish:

heard→listened→listened to→renowned→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: escuchado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'escuchado' as an ADJECTIVE?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
escuchar(to listen / to hear) — Verb
la escucha(listening / hearing (noun)) — Noun
escuchante(listener) — Adjective / Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

'Escuchado' comes from the verb 'escuchar', which traces its roots back to the Latin word *auscultare*, meaning 'to listen attentively' or 'to heed.' This word replaced the older Latin term for simple hearing (*audire*), emphasizing the act of paying close attention.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as *escuchar* forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: escutadoItalian: ascoltato

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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).