escúchame
/eskut͡ʃame/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'listen to me' is said as escúchame.
This phrase is used as a request or a command for someone to pay attention to what the speaker is saying.
What does it mean word for word?
The word escúchame is a combination of the imperative verb escucha (listen) and the direct object pronoun me (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address someone formally, change the form to escúcheme.
How do you pronounce it?
/eskutʃame/
Did you know?
- While escúchame is the direct translation, Spanish speakers often use oye (literally 'hey' or 'listen') to start a conversation, even if they are not demanding the other person's full attention.
- If you are shouting 'listen to me' in a crowded place, you might use the phrase ¡hagan caso! to tell a group of people to pay attention.
- The verb escuchar is often confused with oír, but while escuchar implies active listening, oír simply refers to the physical act of hearing.
Examples in context
- Escúchame. Tengo un plan.Listen to me. I have a plan.This sentence shows how to use escúchame when introducing a plan.Tatoeba #11836129 by Seael, translation #9745974 by CK
- "Escúchame", dijo el demonio, reposando su mano sobre mi cabeza."Listen to me," said the Demon, placing his hand upon my head.This sentence shows escúchame being used in a narrative context.Tatoeba #1654573 by marcelostockle, translation #2178365 by frazigisto
- ¡Escúchame!Listen to me!This sentence demonstrates the use of escúchame as an exclamation.Tatoeba #1784937 by Shishir, translation #2741389 by Hayabusa
- ¡Oye, escucha lo que te digo!Hey, listen to what I'm telling you!
- Mira, necesito que me escuches.Look, I need you to listen to me.
- Oye, por favor, escucha lo que te digo.Hey, please, listen to what I'm telling you.
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Example conversation
Sofía is trying to give Javier some important advice at a cafe.
- SofíaEscúchame, Javier, es muy importante.Listen to me, Javier, it is very important.
- JavierLo siento, Sofía, dime qué pasa.I'm sorry, Sofía, tell me what's happening.
- SofíaNo puedes ir a esa fiesta hoy.You cannot go to that party today.
- JavierEstá bien, te escucho.Okay, I'm listening to you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
