Spanish · Common Verbs
Escuchar
To listen
Beginnerverb
Definition
To pay attention to sound.
Example
Escucha música mientras estudia.
She listens to music while studying.
Etymology
'Escuchar' traces its roots back to the Latin 'auscultare', meaning 'to listen carefully'. It has retained this meaning while evolving into modern Spanish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Escuchar' is used informally in conversations and in formal contexts like education and media. It is common in spoken Spanish across regions.