Atento (en. Attentive)

/aˈtento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Highlighting attention to details or to people.
He is always attentive to the needs of his students.
Siya ay laging atento sa mga pangangailangan ng kanyang mga estudyante.
Showing good comprehension and understanding.
An attentive listener can easily understand the messages.
Ang isang atento na tagapakinig ay madaling makakaunawa ng mga mensahe.

Etymology

Spanish: 'atento', which means 'attentive' or 'watchful'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attentive listener
A person who gives full attention to what others are saying.
atentibong tagapakinig

Related Words

compassion
The state of caring and concern for others.
pagkamakaawa
focus
The process of paying attention or concentrating on something.
pagtutok

Slang Meanings

Alert
You should be attentive to what's happening around you.
Dapat kang maging atento sa mga nangyayari sa paligid mo.
Busy/Focused
This kid is like a war freak, always attentive to my movements.
Parang war freak ang batang 'to, laging atento sa aking mga galaw.