escucharte
“escucharte” means “to listen to you” in Spanish (informal singular 'you').
to listen to you, to hear youAlso: to heed your advice
📝 In Action
Necesito escucharte para entender el problema.
A1I need to listen to you in order to understand the problem.
Quiero escucharte, pero tengo prisa ahora.
A1I want to hear you, but I'm in a hurry right now.
No puedo escucharte bien; la música está muy alta.
A2I can't hear you well; the music is too loud.
Word Connections
Indicative
Imperfect
Present
Preterite
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: escucharte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'escucharte' correctly?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The base verb *escuchar* comes from the Latin word *auscultare*, meaning 'to listen attentively' or 'to heed.' The pronoun *te* comes directly from the Latin *te*, meaning 'you' (accusative/dative case).
First recorded: The base verb *escuchar* appeared in Spanish around the 13th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the pronoun 'te' attached to the end of the verb?
Spanish attaches pronouns like 'te' to the end of infinitives (*escucharte*), gerunds (*escuchándote*), and affirmative commands (*escúchate*). This is a required rule that makes the verb and the pronoun function as a single unit.
Does 'escucharte' mean I am listening to one person or multiple people?
'Escucharte' means you are listening to one person, and you are addressing them informally (as *tú*). If you were listening to multiple people, you would say *escucharos* (Spain) or *escucharlos/escucharlas* (Latin America).