Have you ever struggled to express past actions completed at a specific time in Spanish? Fear not, language learner! This guide will transform your understanding of the escuchar preterite, making you a storytelling champion.
Understanding how to use the escuchar preterite effectively unlocks a world of possibilities. According to a recent report by the Cervantes Institute [invalid URL removed], Spanish is spoken by over 580 million people worldwide. Mastering this verb conjugation opens doors to richer communication and deeper cultural immersion.
Here's what you'll discover in this power-packed guide:
Pronoun | Conjugation | English Translation |
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Yo | escuché | I listened |
Tú | escuchaste | You (informal) listened |
Él/Ella/Usted | escuchó | He/She/You (formal) listened |
Nosotros/Nosotras | escuchamos | We listened |
Vosotros/Vosotras | escuchasteis | You all (informal) listened |
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes | escucharon | They/You all (formal) listened |
Note: The preterite tense is used to express completed actions in the past.
Tip | Example | Explanation |
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Use time expressions | Ayer escuché un podcast interesante. (Yesterday I listened to an interesting podcast.) | Clarify when the listening action occurred in the past. |
Pair with past participles | Ella escuchó la música alta y se molestó. (She listened to the loud music and got annoyed.) | Describe the state resulting from the listening action. |
Use for specific events | No escuché las noticias esta mañana. (I didn't listen to the news this morning.) | Convey completed listening actions at a particular point in the past. |
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