escuche
“escuche” means “listen” in Spanish (Used for the formal command (Usted)).
listenAlso: I listen, he/she/you (formal) listen
📝 In Action
Escuche atentamente lo que le digo, por favor.
A2Listen carefully to what I am telling you, please.
No creo que mi hermana escuche ese tipo de música.
B1I don't think my sister listens to that kind of music.
¿Qué quiere usted que yo escuche?
B1What do you want me to listen to?
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escuche
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following phrases correctly uses 'escuche' as a formal command?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
The verb 'escuchar' traces its history back to the Latin word *auscultare*, which specifically meant 'to pay attention to' or 'to listen carefully.' This strong sense of intentional attention is still present in the Spanish word today.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in documented texts.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'escuche' end in -e when the base verb 'escuchar' ends in -ar?
This is a key pattern in Spanish! When you form a formal command (for 'usted') or use the special Subjunctive verb form, '-ar' verbs change their ending to '-e' instead of '-a'. This change signals that the sentence is expressing a command, wish, or uncertainty.
Can I use 'escuche' to refer to myself?
Yes, you can! 'Escuche' is the verb form used for 'yo' (I) when using the special Subjunctive form, which usually follows phrases of doubt or desire, such as 'Es posible que yo escuche' (It is possible that I listen).