attention
Attention is the act of listening, looking at, or thinking about something or someone carefully. It refers to the focus of the mind and the interest you give to a specific task or person.
Ejemplos
3 de 5Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
Please focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
We want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
Hey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: pay
Ejemplos
Please pay attention to the instructions before starting the game.
everydayPlease focus on the instructions before starting the game.
We would like to bring this important matter to your attention.
formalWe want you to notice this important matter.
Hey, I'm talking to you! Give me some attention!
informalHey, I'm talking to you! Focus on me!
The research analyzes how long a student can maintain attention during a lecture.
academicThe research looks at how long a student can stay focused during a lecture.
Our company provides personal attention to every client we serve.
businessOur company gives individual care to every customer.
Sinónimos
Antónimos
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
pay close attention
to watch or listen very carefully
center of attention
a person that everyone is looking at
catch someone's attention
to make someone notice you
Se confunde a menudo con
Attendance refers to being present at an event, while attention refers to mental focus.
Intention is a plan or purpose, whereas attention is focus or notice.
Notas de uso
Attention is most commonly used with the verb 'pay.' When you want someone to notice something, you 'draw' or 'call' their attention to it.
Errores comunes
Learners often say 'give attention' when they should use the standard idiom 'pay attention.' Also, remember that 'attention' is usually uncountable when referring to focus.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'paying' attention like spending money; you only have a limited amount of focus to spend, so use it wisely!
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'bend the mind toward.'
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking schools and military settings, 'Attention!' is a shouted command used to tell people to stand straight and be silent.
Quiz rápido
If you want to pass the exam, you must ____ attention in class.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: pay
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Palabras relacionadas
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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