Breakdown of Yo escucho el sonido de la lluvia.
yo
I
de
of
escuchar
to listen
la lluvia
the rain
el sonido
the sound
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Questions & Answers about Yo escucho el sonido de la lluvia.
Why is the subject pronoun yo included when the verb ending already indicates the first person singular?
In Spanish, subject pronouns like yo are often omitted because the verb conjugation clearly shows who is performing the action. However, yo can be added for emphasis, contrast, or clarity.
What is the difference between escuchar and oír, and why is escuchar used here?
Escuchar means “to listen” actively, implying attention and intent, whereas oír means “to hear” in a more passive sense. In this sentence, escuchar is used because it suggests that the listener is actively paying attention to the sound of the rain.
Why is the noun sonido preceded by the definite article el?
The definite article el is used with sonido to specify a particular sound—in this case, the sound of the rain. In Spanish, definite articles are used to denote specific or well-understood items, and el agrees with the masculine noun sonido.
Why do we say de la lluvia instead of something like del lluvia?
The expression de la lluvia is used because lluvia is a feminine noun, so it requires the feminine article la. The contraction del is only used when combining de + el for masculine nouns.
What tense is used in escucho, and is this form regular?
The verb escucho is in the present indicative tense, representing an action occurring in the present. It is the first person singular form of the regular -ar verb escuchar, which follows standard conjugation patterns.