Listen (en. Listen)

/ˈlɪs.ən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Pay attention to sounds or to someone's voice.

Listen to what I am telling you.

Escucha lo que te estoy diciendo.

Hear intentionally.

I listened to music all night.

Escuché música toda la noche.

Actively participate in receiving auditory information.

It's important to listen to others.

Es importante escuchar a los demás.

The term 'listen' comes from the Old English 'hlysnan', meaning 'to hear, to listen'.

listen to music

Pay attention to the melodies and lyrics of a song.

escuchar música

listen to the heart

Pay attention to one's own feelings.

escuchar al corazón

I don't listen

Indicates that attention is not being paid or that the sound was not perceived.

no escucho

ear

Organ of the sense that allows the perception of sounds.

oído

sound

Vibration that is perceived through the ear.

sonido

dialogue

Conversation between two or more people, where others are listened to.

diálogo

Listen attentively.

Hey, listen to this!

¡Eh, escucha esto!

Pay attention.

You have to listen carefully to understand.

Tienes que escuchar bien para entender.