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atento

attentive

adjective ah-TEN-toh Less Common

Also means

alert

Usage Note

Atento means attentive or considerate and can describe both a person (es muy atento = 'he is very thoughtful') and a state of watchfulness (estar atento = 'to pay attention'). In formal correspondence, Atentamente is the standard sign-off equivalent to 'Yours sincerely'.

Examples

"Los alumnos estaban atentos durante la clase."

Natural Translation

The students were attentive during class.

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