listen

escuchar

Prestar atención a los sonidos o a lo que dice alguien.

En inglés sencillo: To pay attention to sounds or to what someone says.

• I listen to music every day.
• She listened carefully to my story.
• Can you listen for the baby?

Cómo se usa: listen to someone/something (We listened to the radio.); listen for something (Listen for the doorbell.)

Expresiones frecuentes: listen to music, listen carefully, listen for something, listen closely

hacer caso, obedecer

Creer a alguien o seguir sus consejos o instrucciones.

En inglés sencillo: To believe someone or follow their advice or instructions.

• Please listen to your mother.
• He never listened to my advice.
• If you had listened, you would be safe.

Cómo se usa: listen to someone/something (You should listen to your doctor.)

Sinónimos: heed, obey

Antónimos: ignore

Expresiones frecuentes: listen to someone, listen to advice

escucha

Un rato dedicado a escuchar un sonido, una grabación o a alguien que habla.

En inglés sencillo: A short time spent paying attention to a sound, recording, or someone speaking.

• Give this song a listen.
• I had a quick listen before buying the album.
• After another listen, I understood the words.

Cómo se usa: a listen to something (Have a listen to my new recording.)

Sinónimos: play

Expresiones frecuentes: have a listen, give something a listen, a quick listen