Italian - English (British) translations for "ascoltare"
"ascoltare" Italian translation
Translation
listen
Definition
Ascoltare is an Italian verb that means to listen or hear attentively and actively.
Part of speech
verb
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: to listen
Mi piace ascoltare musica ogni giorno.
I like to listen to music every day.
Meaning: to hear
Ho ascoltato un rumore strano fuori dalla finestra.
I heard a strange noise outside the window.
Meaning: to pay attention to
Dovresti ascoltare i consigli dei tuoi genitori.
You should listen to your parents' advice.
Meaning: to obey
Devi ascoltare le regole della scuola.
You must obey the school rules.
Meaning: to consider
Ascolta bene prima di prendere una decisione importante.
Consider carefully before making an important decision.
Conjugations
Present
- io ascolto
- tu ascolti
- lui/lei ascolta
- noi ascoltiamo
- voi ascoltate
- loro ascoltano
Past
- io ho ascoltato
- tu hai ascoltato
- lui/lei ha ascoltato
- noi abbiamo ascoltato
- voi avete ascoltato
- loro hanno ascoltato
Future
- io ascolterò
- tu ascolterai
- lui/lei ascolterà
- noi ascolteremo
- voi ascolterete
- loro ascolteranno
Pluperfect
- io avevo ascoltato
- tu avevi ascoltato
- lui/lei aveva ascoltato
- noi avevamo ascoltato
- voi avevate ascoltato
- loro avevano ascoltato
Simple Past
- io ascoltai
- tu ascoltasti
- lui/lei ascoltò
- noi ascoltammo
- voi ascoltaste
- loro ascoltarono
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Io ascolto la musica ogni giorno.
A1: I listen to music every day.
A1: Tu ascolti il mio consiglio?
A1: Do you listen to my advice?
A1: Lui/lei ascolta attentamente il professore.
A1: He/she listens carefully to the professor.
B1: Noi abbiamo ascoltato la conferenza ieri.
B1: We listened to the lecture yesterday.
B1: Voi state ascoltando le notizie in televisione?
B1: Are you listening to the news on TV?
B2: Loro avevano ascoltato quella canzone molte volte prima.
B2: They had listened to that song many times before.
C1: Ho ascoltato attentamente il discorso del politico.
C1: I listened attentively to the politician's speech.
C1: Stavo ascoltando la radio quando è arrivata la notizia.
C1: I was listening to the radio when the news arrived.
C2: Avrò ascoltato tutti gli album di questo artista entro la fine dell'anno.
C2: I will have listened to all the albums of this artist by the end of the year.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Ascoltare is a fundamental skill in communication, both in personal and professional contexts. It involves not only hearing the words being spoken but also paying attention to the tone, body language, and context of the message. Active listening is crucial for effective communication as it allows the listener to understand the speaker's perspective, clarify any misunderstandings, and respond appropriately.
In Italian culture, ascoltare is highly valued as a sign of respect and consideration for others. It is common for Italians to engage in lengthy conversations where each person takes turns speaking and listening attentively. Ascoltare also plays a significant role in Italian music, where it is essential for musicians to listen carefully to each other to create harmony and rhythm.
Ascoltare can also have a spiritual connotation in Italian culture. It is associated with mindfulness and meditation practices, where individuals focus on listening to their inner thoughts and emotions without judgment or distraction. Ascoltare can help individuals develop self-awareness, empathy, and compassion towards themselves and others.