escutar

Senses

1. 1.

   to listen (to)

   to pay attention to sounds or what someone is saying

2. 2.

   to hear

   to perceive sounds with the ear

Examples

• "Gosto de escutar música enquanto trabalho."

  I like to listen to music while I work.

• "Você está me escutando? Presta atenção!"

  Are you listening to me? Pay attention!

• "Escutei um barulho estranho no meio da noite."

  I heard a strange noise in the middle of the night.

Usage

In Brazilian Portuguese, "escutar" and "ouvir" are often used interchangeably, though "escutar" tends to emphasize active listening while "ouvir" can be more passive. Common with preposition "a" before a person (escutar alguém). Very frequent in everyday conversation.