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escuchar vs oír

escuchar
To listen — you're paying attention, you chose to engage with the sound.
oír
To hear — the sound reaches your ears, with or without your intention.
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Why the subjunctive

Giving advice expresses what you want someone to do, so the subjunctive.

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    Te aconsejo que escuches a tu madre.

    I advise you to listen to your mother.

    Form: escuches (escuchar)

    Escuchar is regular: escuches.

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