listen

ascoltare

Prestare attenzione ai suoni o a ciò che dice qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: 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?

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

Espressioni comuni: listen to music, listen carefully, listen for something, listen closely

dare ascolto, obbedire

Credere a qualcuno o seguire i suoi consigli o le sue istruzioni.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: listen to someone/something (You should listen to your doctor.)

Sinonimi: heed, obey

Contrari: ignore

Espressioni comuni: listen to someone, listen to advice

ascolto

Un breve periodo dedicato ad ascoltare un suono, una registrazione o una persona che parla.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a listen to something (Have a listen to my new recording.)

Sinonimi: play

Espressioni comuni: have a listen, give something a listen, a quick listen