Atiende (en. Attend)
/a.tjen.de/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To pay attention to something or someone.
She attends to her clients very carefully.
Ella atiende a sus clientes con mucho cuidado.
To take care of or assist someone.
The doctor attends to the patients in the office.
El médico atiende a los pacientes en la consulta.
To meet someone's needs or demands.
The company attends to all claims from users.
La compañía atiende todas las reclamaciones de los usuarios.
Etymology
From Latin 'attendere', which means 'to pay attention'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
respond to the call
to pay attention or respond to a notice or requirement.
atiende al llamado
heed the recommendation
to follow or take into account a given advice.
atiende la recomendación
Related Words
to attend
Verb that means to provide service or take care of something or someone.
atender
attention
Action of paying attention or providing assistance.
atención
Slang Meanings
To attend in a careless or unprofessional manner.
That place serves very poorly, I will never return.
Ese lugar atiende muy mal, nunca vuelvo.
To attend quickly or without much dedication.
They only attend to the matter if there is money involved.
Solo atienden el asunto si hay dinero de por medio.