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    Atento (en. Attentive)

    /a'tento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That shows interest or care in what is happening.
    The teacher is always attentive to his students' questions.
    El profesor siempre está atento a las dudas de sus alumnos.
    That is alert or vigilant.
    You must be attentive to traffic signs.
    Debes estar atento a las señales del tráfico.
    That is considerate or kind to others.
    The waiter was very attentive to us during dinner.
    El camarero fue muy atento con nosotros durante la cena.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'attentus', participle of the verb 'attendere', which means 'to pay attention'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be attentive
    to pay attention to something specific.
    estar atento
    to be attentive to the signs
    to be aware and observe the indications.
    estar atento a las señales
    to be attentive
    to be considerate and polite to others.
    ser atento

    Related Words

    attention
    act of paying attention.
    atención
    alert
    state of being awake and aware.
    alerta
    care
    act of caring for something or someone.
    cuidado

    Slang Meanings

    To be informed
    You have to be attentive to what is happening in the neighborhood.
    Tienes que estar atento a lo que pasa en el barrio.
    To be awake
    You can't be attentive if you haven't slept well.
    No puedes estar atento si no has dormido bien.