How to Say "i heard" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i heard” is “escuché” — use 'escuché' when you want to convey that you heard something, possibly with an element of attention or active listening, referring to a past completed action..
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Verb (Conjugated Form)A1General
Use 'escuché' when you want to convey that you heard something, possibly with an element of attention or active listening, referring to a past completed action.
Examples
Anoche escuché un ruido muy extraño en el jardín.
Last night I heard a very strange noise in the garden.
oí
Verb (First Person Singular Preterite)A1General
Use 'oí' to describe a single, completed act of perception where you simply became aware of a sound, without necessarily implying active listening.
Examples
Oí que tocaban la puerta y fui a abrir.
I heard them knocking on the door and I went to open it.
Escuché vs. Oí
Learners often confuse 'escuché' and 'oí' because both translate to 'I heard'. Remember that 'escuché' can imply more focus or active listening, while 'oí' often refers to a more passive or incidental perception of sound.
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