preste atenção

[PRES-te a-ten-SÃO]

verb phrase

pay attention

1. to focus one's mental effort on something; to listen carefully or observe closely

Pay attention to what the teacher is saying.

Preste atenção no que a professora está dizendo.

2. to be mindful or aware of something

Pay attention to the details in this report.

Preste atenção nos detalhes deste relatório.

NYC Slang

pay attention / pay up / listen up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preste atenção

most common form used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

preste atenção

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

preste atenção

standard usage

Portugal

preste atenção

standard usage; may also hear 'fique atento'

prestar atenção em

dar atenção a

atentar para

ficar atento

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