atento

adj.

1 attentive, heedful, careful, alert.

2 attentive, courteous, heedful, helpful.

3 polite, courteous.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: atentar.

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atento

► adjetivo

1 attentive

2 (amable) polite, courteous

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FRASEOLOGÍA

estar atento,-a a algo (prestar atención) to pay attention to something 2 (estar alerta) to be on the alert for something, keep an eye out for something, be on the lookout for

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(f. - atenta)

adj.

attentive

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ADJ

1) (=pendiente) [persona] attentive; [mirada] watchful

tenéis que estar atentos en clase — you have to be attentive in class, you have to pay attention in class

estáte atento y avísanos si lo ves — stay alert o keep a look out and let us know if you see him

ante la mirada atenta del árbitro — under the referee's watchful eye

estar atento a — [+ explicación] to pay attention to; [+ peligro] to be on the alert for, be on the lookout for; [+ movimiento, ruido] to listen out for

estuvo muy atento a todo lo que le decíamos — he paid full attention to everything we told him

hay que estar atento a cualquier error — you have to watch o listen out for the slightest mistake

está siempre atento a las nuevas tendencias — he always keeps an eye out for the latest trends

2) (=cortés) attentive

últimamente está muy atento con ella — he has been very attentive to her recently

fue muy atento de tu parte — that was very thoughtful of you

un dependiente muy atento — a very helpful o attentive sales assistant

como indicaba en su atenta carta — frm as indicated in your kind letter frm

su atento y seguro servidor — frm yours truly

3)

atento a algo — in view of sth, in consideration of sth frm

atento a que — considering that, in view of the fact that

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-ta adjetivo

1)

a) (que presta atención) <alumno/público> attentive

estáte atento — pay attention

estar atento a algo — to pay attention to something

b) (alerta)

estáte atento y avísame si viene alguien — stay alert and let me know if anyone comes

estar atento a algo — to be on the alert for something

atento! que te quemás! — (como interj) (RPl) watch out, you'll burn yourself!

2)

a) (amable) <esposo/anfitrión/camarero> attentive

ser atento con alguien — to be kind to somebody

en respuesta a su atenta carta — (Corresp) (frml) in reply to your kind letter

b) (cortés) courteous

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-ta adjetivo

1)

a) (que presta atención) <alumno/público> attentive

estáte atento — pay attention

estar atento a algo — to pay attention to something

b) (alerta)

estáte atento y avísame si viene alguien — stay alert and let me know if anyone comes

estar atento a algo — to be on the alert for something

atento! que te quemás! — (como interj) (RPl) watch out, you'll burn yourself!

2)

a) (amable) <esposo/anfitrión/camarero> attentive

ser atento con alguien — to be kind to somebody

en respuesta a su atenta carta — (Corresp) (frml) in reply to your kind letter

b) (cortés) courteous

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atento¹

¹ = careful, observant, vigilant, watchful, alert.

Nota: Adjetivo.

Ex: The format of the description in an analytical entry requires careful consideration.

Ex: Every member of staff has a duty to be observant where safety is concerned.

Ex: After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.

Ex: Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.

Ex: The alert interviewer may secure valuable unsolicited information as a by-product.

* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.

* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.

* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.

atento²

² = attentive, considerate, obliging, kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.].

Ex: Thus in an attentive reader literature is expansive, visionary, challenging, subversive, in the true and best sense.

Ex: Library users fall into 4 groups: (1) patrons, who are considerate, grateful and undemanding; (2) 'pests' -- the inconsiderate; (3) 'pirates' who steal, deface and mutilate library property and materials; (4) 'vampires' whose enquiries make excessive demands upon the librarian's time.

Ex: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.

Ex: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.

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atento -ta

adjective

A

1 (que presta atención) ‹alumno/público› attentive

estáte atento pay attention

estar atento A algo to pay attention TO sth

nunca está atento a las explicaciones he never pays attention o listens when you explain things to him

2

(alerta): estáte atento y avísame si viene alguien stay alert and let me know if anyone comes

escuchaba con oídos atentos she listened attentively o carefully

¡atento! ¡que te quemás! (como interj) (RPl); watch out, you'll burn yourself!

estar atento A algo to be on the alert FOR sth

estaba atento al menor sonido/movimiento he listened out for o was on the alert for the slightest sound/movement

B (amable) attentive

un camarero muy atento a very attentive o helpful waiter

es muy atento, siempre contesta a todas las cartas he's very courteous, he answers every letter

se mostró poco atenta con los invitados she wasn't very attentive to her guests

en respuesta a su atenta carta (Corresp) (frml); in reply to your kind letter

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Del verbo atentar: (conjugate atentar)

atento es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

atentó es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
atentar    
atento
atentar (conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:

◊ atentoon contra su vida they made an attempt on her life;

atento contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atento -ta adjetivo
1

a) (que presta atención) ‹alumno/público› attentive;

estar atento (a algo) to pay attention (to sth)

b) (alerta):

◊ estáte atento y avísame si viene alguien stay alert and let me know if anyone comes;

estar atento a algo to be on the alert for sth
2

a) (amable) ‹esposo/anfitrión/camarero› attentive;

ser atento con algn to be kind to sb

b) (cortés) courteous

atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
atento,-a adjetivo
1 attentive: estáte atento a los niños, keep an eye on the children
2 (amable) considerate, thoughtful
'atento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atenta
- correcta
- correcto
- para
- pendiente
- comedido
- cumplido
- mostrar
- recibir
- servidor
English:
alert
- appreciative
- attentive
- careless
- intent
- listen for
- listen out for
- mindful
- thoughtful
- watch out
- considerate
- inattentive
- obliging
- watch

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atento, -a

♦ adj

1. [pendiente] attentive;

un alumno muy atento a very attentive pupil;

una lectura atenta de la ley permite ver que… careful reading of the law shows that…;

estar atento a [explicación, programa, lección] to pay attention to;

[ruido, sonido] to listen out for; [acontecimientos, cambios, avances] to keep up with;

escucha atento lo que te voy a decir listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you;

se manifestaron bajo la atenta mirada de la policía they demonstrated under the watchful eye of the police

2. [cortés]

es tan atenta con todo el mundo she's so friendly and kind to everyone;

tienes que ser más atento con los invitados you should pay more attention to your guests;

¡qué chico más atento! what a nice young man!

♦ interj

RP Fam watch out!, be careful!;

¡atento a la señal! wait for the signal

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atento

adj attentive;

estar atento a algo pay attention to sth

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atento, -ta adj

1) : attentive, mindful

2) cortés: courteous

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atento adj

1. (amable) kind / helpful

es la persona más atenta que conozco she's the kindest person I know

2. (que presta atención) attentive

estar atento a algo (prestar atención) to pay attention to something (estar alerta) to watch out for something

hay que estar atento a las señales de tráfico we must watch out for the traffic signals