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escuches

es-KOO-ches

verbA2regular ar

you listen?in a wish, doubt, or suggestion (subjunctive),don't listen?as a negative command ('tú' form)

Also:you may listen?expressing possibility,you should listen?in constructions implying necessity or advice

Quick Reference

infinitiveescuchar

gerundescuchando

past Participleescuchado

📝 In Action

Espero que escuches mis consejos.

I hope that you listen to my advice.

No quiero que escuches esa música tan alta.

I don't want you to listen to that music so loudly.

Si no escuches al profesor, no entenderás la lección.

If you don't listen to the teacher, you won't understand the lesson.

¡No escuches a ese hombre! Está mintiendo.

Don't listen to that man! He is lying.

Word Connections

Synonyms

oigas (you hear (subjunctive))
atiendas (you pay attention (subjunctive))

Common Collocations

Espero que escuches – I hope you listen
No escuches rumores – Don't listen to rumors

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive Alert

This form ('escuches') is the special verb ending used when you express wishes, doubts, or suggestions about what 'tú' (you) does, especially after phrases like 'Quiero que...' or 'Es necesario que...'

Negative Commands

When telling a friend 'Don't listen!' (No escuches), you use this exact form. The positive command is different: 'Listen!' is '¡Escucha!'

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Subjunctive and Indicative

Mistake: "Using 'Es importante que escuchas' (The normal 'tú' form)."

Correction: You must use the special form: 'Es importante que escuches.' (It is important that you listen.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'Tú' Listener

Remember 'escuches' is always directed at 'tú' (a single person you know well). If you were speaking formally, you would say 'escuche'.

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedescucha

yoescucho

túescuchas

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchan

nosotrosescuchamos

vosotrosescucháis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedescuchaba

yoescuchaba

túescuchabas

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchaban

nosotrosescuchábamos

vosotrosescuchabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedescuchó

yoescuché

túescuchaste

ellos/ellas/ustedesescucharon

nosotrosescuchamos

vosotrosescuchasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedescuche

yoescuche

túescuches

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchen

nosotrosescuchemos

vosotrosescuchéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedescuchara

yoescuchara

túescucharas

ellos/ellas/ustedesescucharan

nosotrosescucháramos

vosotrosescucharais

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: escuches

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'escuches' as a negative command?

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Word Family

escuchar(to listen) - verb

la escucha(the listening/the act of hearing) - noun

escuchado(listened (past participle)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'escuches' and 'escuchas'?

'Escuchas' is the normal present tense ('You listen/are listening'). 'Escuches' is the special form (subjunctive) used after words that express emotion, desire, or doubt, or when giving a negative command ('Don't listen').

Is 'escuches' formal or informal?

'Escuches' is informal because it is the 'tú' form. If you needed to speak formally to someone (using 'usted'), you would use 'escuche'.