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close attention

[/kloʊs əˈtenʃən/]
noun phrase
atenção atenta / atenção cerrada
1. careful and focused observation or listening; paying particular regard to details
Pay close attention to the instructions if you want to succeed.
Preste atenção atenta às instruções se quiser ter sucesso.
2. the act of concentrating one's mental faculties on something specific
The teacher demanded close attention during the lesson.
O professor exigiu atenção concentrada durante a aula.
Synonyms
careful attentionfocused attentionrapt attentionundivided attentionconcentrated attention
Antonyms
distractioninattentionnegligencecarelessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atenção atenta / atenção cerrada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
atenção focada
More modern/technical variation
Portugal
atenção concentrada / atenção redobrada
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay close attention to
keep a close watch
eye on the ball
all ears
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