뜻
Command to pay close notice.
문화적 배경
In Spain, you will often hear '¡Ojo!' instead of '¡Atención!' in informal settings. It is usually accompanied by the gesture of touching the lower eyelid. Mexicans frequently use '¡Aguas!' for immediate physical warnings. '¡Atención!' is reserved for more formal or public announcements. The word '¡Pilas!' is ubiquitous in Colombia. It means 'be alert' or 'pay attention'. It's very common in both work and social life. In Argentina, '¡Che, prestá atención!' is a very common way to get a friend's focus, using the 'voseo' form of the verb.
Add 'Por Favor'
Always add 'por favor' after '¡Atención!' to avoid sounding like a drill sergeant.
Not for 'Excuse Me'
Don't use it to get past someone in a crowd; it's too aggressive.
뜻
Command to pay close notice.
Add 'Por Favor'
Always add 'por favor' after '¡Atención!' to avoid sounding like a drill sergeant.
Not for 'Excuse Me'
Don't use it to get past someone in a crowd; it's too aggressive.
The '-ción' Rule
Remember that all '-ción' words are feminine. This will help you with hundreds of other Spanish words!
The Eye Gesture
In Spain, if you say '¡Atención!' or '¡Ojo!', pull down your lower eyelid to look like a pro.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best phrase to warn someone about a wet floor.
¡________! El suelo está mojado.
'Atención' is used to warn people of hazards. 'Perdone' is for 'Excuse me'.
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
Presten atención ____ la pizarra.
The verb phrase is 'prestar atención a' (to pay attention to).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a library and want to tell someone they are being too loud.
In a library, '¡Atención!' is too loud and aggressive. A polite 'Disculpe' is better.
What would the flight attendant say?
Flight Attendant: '¡________, por favor! El avión va a aterrizar.'
Formal announcements in public transport always start with '¡Atención!'.
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시각 학습 자료
When to say ¡Atención!
Public
- • Train Station
- • Airport
- • Mall
Safety
- • Wet Floor
- • Traffic
- • Construction
Social
- • Toasts
- • Announcements
- • Classroom
Atención vs. Cuidado
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제¡________! El suelo está mojado.
'Atención' is used to warn people of hazards. 'Perdone' is for 'Excuse me'.
Presten atención ____ la pizarra.
The verb phrase is 'prestar atención a' (to pay attention to).
You are in a library and want to tell someone they are being too loud.
In a library, '¡Atención!' is too loud and aggressive. A polite 'Disculpe' is better.
Flight Attendant: '¡________, por favor! El avión va a aterrizar.'
Formal announcements in public transport always start with '¡Atención!'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it's neutral. However, shouting it at one person can be aggressive. In public, it's perfectly normal.
'Atención' is for focus/listening. 'Cuidado' is for avoiding danger or accidents.
No, always use 'Prestar atención'. 'Hacer' is a literal translation from English that doesn't work in Spanish.
It is always 'la atención' because it ends in '-ción'.
Use '¡Ojo!' in Spain or '¡Aguas!' in Mexico.
Yes, as a header like 'Atención:' followed by the subject, or in the closing 'Atentamente'.
Yes, it is the standard command for soldiers to stand in the 'attention' position.
It means to attract attention or to be very noticeable/striking.
Because the stress is on the last syllable and it ends in 'n'.
The noun is 'atenciones', but as a command, we only use the singular '¡Atención!'.
관련 표현
¡Cuidado!
similarWatch out / Careful
¡Ojo!
informalHeads up
Prestar atención
builds onTo pay attention
Llamar la atención
specialized formTo stand out / To call someone out
Atentamente
relatedSincerely
