English–Spanish

“attention” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/atenˈθjon/

Example

Pon atención al cruzar la calle.

Pay attention when you cross the street.

Illustration for atención (attention)

How to say “attention” in Spanish

“Attention” in Spanish is atención.

A person leaning in with focused eyes listening intently.

Full entry for atención: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with atención

Presta atención a la explicación del profesor.

Pay attention to the teacher's explanation.

Tips for using atención

  • In service contexts atención often names the act of serving or helping, so atención al cliente refers to customer service rather than only mental focus.

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