Spanish Phrase
Sigue, te escucho.
Meaning
Literally, ‘Continue, I hear you.’ It’s a friendly way to tell someone to keep talking because you’re listening and understand them.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations—face‑to‑face, on the phone, or in a video call—when the speaker pauses and you want to encourage them to go on. It works well in group chats, tutoring sessions, or any setting where you’re actively listening.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sigue,teescucho.
Imperative (tú) of seguir
‘Sigue’ is the informal affirmative command of the verb ‘seguir’ (to continue, to keep going) addressed to ‘tú’.
Pronoun placement
In affirmative commands, object pronouns are attached to the end of the verb (e.g., ‘escúchame’). In a declarative clause like ‘te escucho’, the pronoun precedes the verb.
Present indicative for listening
‘Escucho’ is the first‑person singular present of ‘escuchar’, meaning ‘I hear / I am listening’.
Subject omission
Spanish often drops the subject pronoun; ‘yo’ is understood in ‘te escucho’.
🗨In Conversation
Sigue, te escucho.
Go on, I can hear you.
Gracias. Entonces, como te decía, la reunión será a las tres.
Thanks. So, as I was saying, the meeting will be at three.
✕Common Mistakes
Sigue, te escucha.
‘Escucha’ is the second‑person singular command; the sentence needs the first‑person verb ‘escucho’ because the speaker is the one listening.
Sigue, escucho tú.
Pronouns do not follow the verb in this structure; the correct order is ‘te escucho’. Adding ‘tú’ after the verb is redundant and ungrammatical.
Sigué, te escucho.
The correct imperative form is ‘Sigue’ (without accent). ‘Sigué’ would be a past‑tense form and is incorrect here.
↔Alternatives
Continúa, te escucho.
Continue, I hear you.
Adelante, te escucho.
Go ahead, I hear you.
Sigue hablando, te escucho.
Keep talking, I’m listening.
Cultural Tip
‘Sigue’ is informal; use it with friends, peers, or anyone you address with ‘tú’. In a formal context (e.g., with a boss or a client) you would say ‘Continúe, le escucho’. Also, ‘te escucho’ is common on phone calls to confirm the line is clear, so native speakers often use it as a quick check before continuing a story.