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    Escucha (en. Listening)

    /esˈkuxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of paying attention to what is said.
    Active listening is fundamental in good communication.
    La escucha activa es fundamental en una buena comunicación.
    The act of hearing or perceiving sounds.
    Her listening to the concert was exciting.
    Su escucha del concierto fue emocionante.
    verb
    To pay attention to what is said or expressed.
    Listen to your parents when they give you advice.
    Escucha a tus padres cuando te dan consejos.
    To concentrate on the sounds one is hearing.
    She listens to music while working.
    Ella escucha música mientras trabaja.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ausculta', which means to hear attentively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    active listening
    A type of listening where full attention is given to the speaker.
    escucha activa
    comprehensive listening
    Listening where the aim is to truly understand the message.
    escucha comprensiva
    you’re not listening to me
    Phrase used when it feels like attention is not being paid.
    no me escuchas

    Related Words

    hear
    To perceive with the sense of hearing.
    oír
    listen
    To pay attention to what is heard.
    escuchar
    sound
    Vibration perceived by the sense of hearing.
    sonido

    Slang Meanings

    Listen to what I’m telling you.
    Hey, listen to what I’m telling you, it’s important!
    ¡Hey, escucha lo que te digo, es importante!
    Listen carefully.
    Listen closely, this is what you need to know.
    Escucha bien, que esto es lo que necesitas saber.