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attention

[/əˈtenʃən/]
nounfemininepl: attentions
atenção
1. the act of focusing one's awareness or concentration on something
Please pay attention to the instructions.
Por favor, preste atenção nas instruções.
2. notice taken of someone or something
The painting attracted attention from art critics.
A pintura atraiu a atenção dos críticos de arte.
3. a position of readiness in military context
The soldiers stood at attention.
Os soldados ficaram em posição de sentido.
4. care or consideration given to someone
She requires constant medical attention.
Ela requer atenção médica constante.
NYC Slang
yo, peep this
Synonyms
focusconcentrationnoticeawarenessregardheed
Antonyms
inattentionneglectdisregarddistraction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atenção
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
atenção
standard usage; also 'cuidado' in some contexts meaning care/attention
São Paulo
atenção
standard usage with colloquial 'tá ligado' (are you paying attention)

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay attention
get someone's attention
draw attention to
call attention to
catch someone's eye
bring to someone's attention
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