This is the 2659th most frequent Spanish word.
escuchando
Listening.
In this sentence, 'escuchando' is the gerund form used in the present continuous tense to describe an action currently taking place – listening to music.
Estoy escuchando música mientras trabajo.
I am listening to music while I work.
Here, 'escuchando' is part of a progressive aspect focusing on ongoing activity and is paired with a gerund structure to denote enjoyment of the activity.
Me gusta estar escuchando las noticias por la mañana.
I like being listening to the news in the morning.
'Escuchando' is used in the past progressive context, emphasizing an action that was continuously happening in the past – listening attentively.