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How do you say "listen up" in Spanish?
¡Escuchad
In Spanish, "listen up" is ¡Escuchad.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say '¡Escuchad' quickly and evenly; pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
¡Escuchad is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
listen up
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How to remember ¡Escuchad
Think of '¡Escuchad' as a little phrase you'd blurt out for listen up; repeat it a few times until it feels automatic.
Related words
- absolutely absolutamente
- oh no Oh no
- thats amazing Eso es increíble
- thats terrible Eso es terrible
- watch your step Cuidado con el paso
- be quiet ¡Cállate
- look out ¡Cuidado
- thats so funny Qué gracioso
- i cant believe it No me lo puedo creer
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Questions about ¡Escuchad
How do you pronounce ¡Escuchad?
Native speakers say '¡Escuchad' quickly and evenly; pronounce every letter clearly rather than swallowing syllables the way English speakers often do, and stress naturally falls on the last syllable.
Is ¡Escuchad formal or casual?
¡Escuchad is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is ¡Escuchad used in Spanish?
¡Escuchad is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (listen up).
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