Escucha (en. Listen)

/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.

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

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

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

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.