A1Verb
ascoltare
to listen to
/as-kol-TAH-reh/
Test Yourself
What does ‘ascoltare’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ascolto musica ogni giorno quando vado in palestra.
I listen to music every day when I go to the gym.
Ascolta — senti quella melodia?
Listen — do you hear that melody?
About This Word
Ascoltare = to listen (actively); sentire = to hear (passively, or also to feel).
Related Words
musicacanzonesentirecuffia