escuches

es-KOO-chesesˈkutʃes

“escuches” means “you listen” in Spanish (in a wish, doubt, or suggestion (subjunctive)).

you listen, don't listen

Also: you may listen, you should listen

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A colorful storybook illustration depicting a child cupping their hand behind their ear, leaning forward slightly, showing intense concentration on listening.

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

Indicative

Present

yoescucho

túescuchas

él/ella/ustedescucha

nosotrosescuchamos

vosotrosescucháis

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchan

Imperfect

yoescuchaba

túescuchabas

él/ella/ustedescuchaba

nosotrosescuchábamos

vosotrosescuchabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchaban

Preterite

yoescuché

túescuchaste

él/ella/ustedescuchó

nosotrosescuchamos

vosotrosescuchasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesescucharon

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoescuche

túescuches

él/ella/ustedescuche

nosotrosescuchemos

vosotrosescuchéis

ellos/ellas/ustedesescuchen

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoescuchara

túescucharas

él/ella/ustedescuchara

nosotrosescucháramos

vosotrosescucharais

ellos/ellas/ustedesescucharan

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Words that translate to "escuches" in Spanish:

don't listen→

✏️ 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

lunchesluches

📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *auscultare*, which meant 'to listen attentively' or 'to pay attention.' This root word also gave us the English word 'auscultate' (to listen to sounds within the body).

First recorded: Appeared in Spanish as *escuchar* during the Middle Ages.

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: escucharCatalan: escoltar

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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'.