Meaning
To give one's mental focus to something or someone.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'hacer caso' is often used alongside 'prestar atención' when referring to obeying instructions. In Mexico, 'poner atención' is extremely common and often preferred over 'prestar atención'. Eye contact is usually expected when someone asks you to 'prestar atención'.
Preposition check
Always use 'a' after 'atención'.
Regional variation
If in Mexico, 'poner' is your best friend.
Meaning
To give one's mental focus to something or someone.
Preposition check
Always use 'a' after 'atención'.
Regional variation
If in Mexico, 'poner' is your best friend.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Debes prestar ______ a lo que dice el profesor.
The collocation is 'prestar atención'.
Which is correct?
Select the correct phrase.
Requires the preposition 'a'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesDebes prestar ______ a lo que dice el profesor.
The collocation is 'prestar atención'.
Select the correct phrase.
Requires the preposition 'a'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it sounds unnatural to native speakers. Use 'prestar' or 'poner'.
It is neutral and works in all contexts.
Related Phrases
Poner atención
synonymTo focus
Estar atento
similarTo be alert
Hacer caso
similarTo heed/obey
