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"Mark my words" is an interjection which is often translated as "recuerda mis palabras", and "listen to me" is a phrase which is often translated as "escúchame". Learn more about the difference between "mark my words" and "listen to me" below.
mark my words(
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may
wuhrdz
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (general)
a. recuerda mis palabras (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Mark my words –if that boy keeps on that way, he's going to get into trouble.Recuerda mis palabras; si ese chico sigue así, va a meterse en problemas.
b. recuerda lo que te digo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Mark my words. One day you will have your own children and you'll realize what it is to be a mother.Recuerda lo que te digo. Un día tendrás tus propios hijos y te darás cuenta lo que es ser madre.
c. escucha mis palabras (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Those kids will change the world. Mark my words.Esos chicos van a cambiar el mundo. Escucha mis palabras.
d. escucha lo que te digo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
The next animal to become extinct will be the white rhino. Mark my wordsEl próximo animal en extinguirse será el rinoceronte blanco. Escucha lo que te digo.
e. vas a ver (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
He'll be a one-term president. Mark my words!Será un presidente de un solo mandato. ¡Vas a ver!
He'll be back, mark my words.Él va a regresar, vas a ver.
listen to me(
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tuh
mi
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. escúchame (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Listen to me for a second. I have something to tell you.Escúchame un momento. Tengo algo que decirte.
b. óyeme (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You can make up your own mind, but first listen to me.Luego puedes decidir lo que quieras, pero antes óyeme.
