listen – English–Português translations

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listen verb

  /ˈlɪs.n̩/ , [ˈlɪs.n̩]
  • (intransitive, _, except in archaic usage) To use one's sense of hearing and auditory cognition in an intentional way; to make deliberate use of one's ears; to pay attention to or wait for a specific sound.
 escutar, ouvir
  • (intransitive) To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
 ouvir, escutar

listener noun

  /ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ , /ˈlɪsnə/ , /ˈlɪsənə/
  • Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast.
 ouvinte

listening noun

  /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ , /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/
  • An act by which something or somebody is listened to.
 escuta
  • Skill or ability of perceiving spoken language.
 escutar

listening adjective

  /ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/ , /ˈlɪs.ə.nɪŋ/
  • Of an action that is performed with caution and attention to sounds.
 cauto
listen in
escutar
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