escuchando
“escuchando” means “listening” in Spanish (as in, the action of listening right now).
listening
Also: hearing
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Estoy escuchando la radio mientras cocino.
A1I am listening to the radio while I cook.
¿Qué música has estado escuchando últimamente?
A2What music have you been listening to lately?
Ella sigue escuchando esa banda aunque ya no está de moda.
B1She keeps listening to that band even though it's not fashionable anymore.
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Quick Quiz: escuchando
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish verb must be used before 'escuchando' to form the present continuous tense (like 'I am listening')?
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The root verb *escuchar* comes from the Latin verb *auscultāre*, which originally meant 'to listen carefully' or 'to pay attention to.'
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'escuchando' and 'oyendo'?
Both mean 'hearing/listening.' *Escuchando* (from *escuchar*) implies a deliberate, active effort to listen or pay attention. *Oyendo* (from *oír*) usually refers to simply perceiving sound passively (like 'I hear a noise').