display attention

[dɪˈspleɪ əˈtenʃən]

verb phrase

demonstrar atenção; prestar atenção; mostrar interesse

1. to show or demonstrate that one is paying attention to something or someone

The student displayed attention during the lecture by taking detailed notes.

O aluno demonstrou atenção durante a aula ao tomar notas detalhadas.

2. to exhibit focused interest or concern toward a person or matter

She displayed attention to her elderly parents by visiting them weekly.

Ela mostrava interesse pelos seus pais idosos visitando-os semanalmente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

demonstrar atenção; prestar atenção

most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese

Portugal

demonstrar atenção; manifestar interesse

Portuguese European slightly more formal phrasing

São Paulo

mostrar atenção

common in urban and business contexts

pay attention

lend an ear

keep one's eyes on

give someone one's full attention

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