attention

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BrE /əˈtenʃn/ AmE /əˈtenʃn/

noun en → es

1 FOCUS [uncountable] A2

the ability to think about or notice something carefully

atención, concentración

  • pay attention

Collocations pay attention to · get someone's attention

  • She needs to pay more attention in class.

    Ella necesita prestar más atención en clase.

2 INTEREST [uncountable] B1

the interest that people show towards something or someone

interés, atención

  • draw attention to

Collocations catch someone's attention · call attention to something

  • The new policy has drawn a lot of attention.

    La nueva política ha llamado mucho la atención.

1 PERSON [countable] B2

a person or group that someone is interested in or concerned about

persona, individuo

  • pay attention to

Collocations the main/primary/focus of attention · shift the focus of attention

  • He is always the center of attention.

    Siempre es el centro de atención.

2 MEDICAL [uncountable] B1

care given to someone who is ill or injured

atención médica, cuidado

  • receive medical attention

Collocations emergency room/department · first aid

  • She was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.

    La llevaron al hospital para tratamiento de emergencia.