The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Escuchar is used to give direct orders or instructions to listen to something, for example Escucha la música. (Listen to the music.)

Escuchar is a regular -ar verb, so its Imperative conjugations follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Escuchar (to listen) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Escuchar generally means “to listen”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To listen attentively: This is the most common meaning, used when asking someone to pay attention to what is being said or heard. For example, ¡Escucha! (Listen!) “Listen up!”

To obey: It can also mean to follow instructions or orders. For example, ¡Escúchame y hazlo! (Listen to me and do it!) “Listen to me and do it!”

To pay attention: Similar to listening attentively, but with a broader scope. For example, ¡Escucha lo que te digo! (Listen to what I’m telling you!) “Pay attention to what I’m telling you!”

To consider: Used when asking someone to take something into account or think about it. For example, ¡Escucha mi consejo! (Listen to my advice!) “Consider my advice!”

To heed (colloquial): In a more informal or colloquial context, it can mean to heed or take seriously. For example, ¡Escúchame bien! (Listen to me well!) “Heed me well!”

To listen up (rude): In a rude or aggressive context, it can be used to demand someone’s attention. For example, ¡Escucha, idiota! (Listen, idiot!) “Listen up, idiot!”

Examples

Examples of Escuchar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Escucha con atención! (Listen carefully!)

Por favor, escuchen las instrucciones. (Please listen to the instructions.)

Antes de comenzar, escuchemos los comentarios del público. (Before we start, let’s listen to the audience’s comments.)

¡Escucha, amigo! Esto es importante. (Listen up, friend! This is important.)

Cuando el profesor hable, escuchen con respeto. (When the teacher speaks, listen respectfully.)

En esta reunión, escuchemos las ideas de todos. (In this meeting, let’s listen to everyone’s ideas.)

¡Escucha el consejo de tus padres! (Listen to your parents’ advice!)

Antes de tomar una decisión, escuchen todas las opciones. (Before making a decision, listen to all the options.)

Para mejorar tus habilidades, escucha a los expertos. (To improve your skills, listen to the experts.)

En esta clase de música, escuchemos con oídos críticos. (In this music class, let’s listen with critical ears.)

¡Escucha la voz de tu corazón! (Listen to the voice of your heart!)

Cuando viajes, escucha los sonidos locales. (When you travel, listen to the local sounds.)

En esta negociación, escuchen con mente abierta. (In this negotiation, listen with an open mind.)

Para tener éxito, escucha los consejos de los mentores. (To be successful, listen to the advice of mentors.)

En familia, escuchemos las historias de los abuelos. (In the family, let’s listen to the grandparents’ stories.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Escuchar (to listen) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.