معنی
To draw notice or make someone aware of something.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Spain, 'dar el cante' is a very common informal alternative. It often implies that someone is making a fool of themselves by attracting too much attention in a quiet or formal place. In Mexico, a 'llamada de atención' is frequently used in schools. Parents are very involved, and a 'llamada' often results in a formal meeting between teachers and parents. Argentines often use 'llamar la atención' to describe someone who is 'canchero' (cool/show-offy). It can be a compliment or a critique depending on the tone. In Colombia, the phrase is used heavily in the 'interest' sense. Colombians might say 'Me llamó poderosamente la atención' to show deep fascination with something.
The 'Me' Rule
If you are describing your own interest, always start with 'Me llama la atención...'. It's the most natural way.
Don't say 'Tomar'
Never say 'tomar atención'. It's a direct translation from English 'take notice' and sounds very wrong in Spanish.
معنی
To draw notice or make someone aware of something.
The 'Me' Rule
If you are describing your own interest, always start with 'Me llama la atención...'. It's the most natural way.
Don't say 'Tomar'
Never say 'tomar atención'. It's a direct translation from English 'take notice' and sounds very wrong in Spanish.
Use 'Llamativo'
If you want to describe a person's style, use the adjective 'llamativo'. 'Lleva un estilo muy llamativo' sounds very native.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'llamar la atención'.
A mi hermana le _______ mucho la atención los cuadros de Picasso.
The subject is 'los cuadros' (plural), so the verb must be 'llaman'.
Which sentence means 'The boss scolded me'?
Select the correct option:
'Llamar la atención a alguien' is the standard way to say someone is being scolded.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Viste el coche de Carlos? Es de color rosa fluorescente. B: Sí, es un poco exagerado. A él le gusta mucho _______.
The context implies Carlos likes to be noticed because of his flashy car.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'Me llama la atención que no haya respondido a mis mensajes.'
The speaker is expressing that the lack of response is striking or curious.
Use the correct pronoun and verb form.
A nosotros _______ (llamar) la atención la cultura japonesa.
The subject 'la cultura japonesa' is singular, and the indirect object is 'nosotros' (nos).
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاA mi hermana le _______ mucho la atención los cuadros de Picasso.
The subject is 'los cuadros' (plural), so the verb must be 'llaman'.
Select the correct option:
'Llamar la atención a alguien' is the standard way to say someone is being scolded.
A: ¿Viste el coche de Carlos? Es de color rosa fluorescente. B: Sí, es un poco exagerado. A él le gusta mucho _______.
The context implies Carlos likes to be noticed because of his flashy car.
Sentence: 'Me llama la atención que no haya respondido a mis mensajes.'
The speaker is expressing that the lack of response is striking or curious.
A nosotros _______ (llamar) la atención la cultura japonesa.
The subject 'la cultura japonesa' is singular, and the indirect object is 'nosotros' (nos).
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo! It can be positive (finding something interesting) or neutral (noticing a fact). It's only negative when it means 'to scold' or 'to be an attention-seeker'.
It's grammatically correct but rare. 'Me llama la atención' is 10 times more common and sounds much more natural.
'Fijarse' is the action of looking closely. 'Llamar la atención' is the quality of the object that makes you look.
Use the passive-like structure: 'Me llamaron la atención' (They called my attention).
Yes, a 'llamada de atención' is a formal verbal or written warning for an employee.
Absolutely. 'Ese ruido me llamó la atención' (That noise caught my attention).
Yes. 'Esa chica me llama la atención' can mean you find her interesting or attractive.
'Dar el cante' is a slang version used in Spain, specifically for when someone is being embarrassingly obvious.
It's often a note or a formatting choice (like bold text) meant to highlight a specific point.
Yes, if multiple things interest you: 'Me llaman la atención tus ideas'.
عبارات مرتبط
Prestar atención
contrastTo pay attention / to listen carefully.
Fijarse en
similarTo notice / to take note of.
Dar el cante
specialized formTo stand out in a negative or ridiculous way.
Hacerse notar
similarTo make oneself noticed.
Pasar desapercibido
contrastTo go unnoticed.
