How to Say "don't listen" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “don't listen” is “escuches” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
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.
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!'
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.)
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