A1 Collocation 中性

Estar atento.

To be attentive.

意思

To be alert and paying close attention.

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文化背景

In Brazil, 'estar atento' is often linked to 'segurança' (security). Due to urban safety concerns, people frequently remind each other to 'ficar atento' when using phones in public. In Portugal, the phrase is commonly used in formal education and is often paired with 'com muita atenção' to show a high level of respect for the speaker. In Luanda, 'estar atento' can also imply being socially aware or 'woke' regarding community changes or opportunities.

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The 'Ficar' Trick

If you want to say 'Stay alert!', use 'Fique atento!'. It sounds more natural than 'Esteja atento' in casual conversation.

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Gender Matters

If you are a woman, always say 'Eu estou atenta'. If you are a man, say 'Eu estou atento'. This is a common A1 mistake!

意思

To be alert and paying close attention.

💡

The 'Ficar' Trick

If you want to say 'Stay alert!', use 'Fique atento!'. It sounds more natural than 'Esteja atento' in casual conversation.

⚠️

Gender Matters

If you are a woman, always say 'Eu estou atenta'. If you are a man, say 'Eu estou atento'. This is a common A1 mistake!

自我测试

Choose the correct form for a female subject.

Maria ____ ____ à aula.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: está atenta

'Maria' is feminine singular, and paying attention is a temporary state ('estar').

Fill in the missing preposition (a + o = ao).

Nós estamos atentos ____ trânsito.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ao

'Atento' requires the preposition 'a', and 'trânsito' is masculine singular (o). a + o = ao.

Match the phrase to the context.

Which phrase fits a warning to a friend?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Fique atento!

'Fique atento!' is an imperative used for warnings.

Complete the dialogue.

P1: Você ouviu o que eu disse? P2: Desculpe, não ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estava atento

The imperfect past 'estava' is used to describe a state in the past.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to be Atento

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Safety

  • Trânsito
  • Rua
  • Crianças
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Learning

  • Aula
  • Livro
  • Professor

练习题库

4 练习
Choose the correct form for a female subject. Choose A1

Maria ____ ____ à aula.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: está atenta

'Maria' is feminine singular, and paying attention is a temporary state ('estar').

Fill in the missing preposition (a + o = ao). Fill Blank A2

Nós estamos atentos ____ trânsito.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: ao

'Atento' requires the preposition 'a', and 'trânsito' is masculine singular (o). a + o = ao.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A1

Which phrase fits a warning to a friend?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Fique atento!

'Fique atento!' is an imperative used for warnings.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

P1: Você ouviu o que eu disse? P2: Desculpe, não ____ ____.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: estava atento

The imperfect past 'estava' is used to describe a state in the past.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, it's perfect for that. 'Estou atenta ao bebê' means you are keeping a close eye on them.

Usually 'atento a'. 'Atento com' is sometimes used but 'a' is the standard preposition for what you are focusing on.

The most common opposite is 'estar distraído' (to be distracted).

相关表达

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Prestar atenção

similar

To pay attention

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Estar ligado

synonym

To be 'on' / alert

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Tomar cuidado

builds on

To be careful

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