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1 concentración
f.1 concentration, attention, attentiveness.2 focusing, concentration.3 mass meeting, political rally, rally.4 concentration, quantity of dissolved substances in a liquid solution.5 build-up of forces.6 compaction.7 clustering.* * *1 (gen) concentration2 (de gente) gathering, rally\concentración parcelaria land consolidation, consolidation* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=centralización) concentration, centralizationcontra la concentración de poder en Madrid — against the concentration o centralization of power in Madrid
2) [mental] concentration3) (=mitin) gathering, meeting, rally; (Dep) [de equipo] base4) (Educ)concentración escolar — rural school at centre of a catchment area
5) LAm (Com) merger* * *1) (Psic) concentration2)a) (Quím) concentrationb) ( acumulación) concentration3) (Pol) rally, mass meeting4) (Dep) pre-game o pre-match preparation* * *= build-up [buildup], concentration, rally.Ex. No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.Ex. His face wore a look of studious concentration.Ex. This article gives examples of unusual forms of library promotion -- rallies, comedy competitions, fun runs, fireworks.----* biblioteca de campo de concentración = concentration camp library.* campo de concentración = concentration camp, gulag, internment camp .* concentración de ozono = ozone concentration.* concentración militar = military build-up.* curva de concentración de Lorenz = Lorenz curve of concentration.* pérdida de concentración = lapse of concentration.* * *1) (Psic) concentration2)a) (Quím) concentrationb) ( acumulación) concentration3) (Pol) rally, mass meeting4) (Dep) pre-game o pre-match preparation* * *= build-up [buildup], concentration, rally.Ex: No problem usually with terminals and micros but there could be an undesirable temperature build-up in confined areas.
Ex: His face wore a look of studious concentration.Ex: This article gives examples of unusual forms of library promotion -- rallies, comedy competitions, fun runs, fireworks.* biblioteca de campo de concentración = concentration camp library.* campo de concentración = concentration camp, gulag, internment camp.* concentración de ozono = ozone concentration.* concentración militar = military build-up.* curva de concentración de Lorenz = Lorenz curve of concentration.* pérdida de concentración = lapse of concentration.* * *A ( Psic) concentrationtiene un gran poder de concentración she has great powers of concentrationB1 ( Quím) concentration2 (acumulación) concentrationla concentración de la riqueza en manos de unos pocos the concentration of wealth in the hands of a fewgrandes concentraciones urbanas large conurbations, large urban areasC ( Pol) rally, mass meetingD ( Dep) pre-game o pre-match preparation* * *
concentración sustantivo femeninoa) (Psic, Quim) concentration;
concentración sustantivo femenino
1 (de la atención, fuerzas, etc) concentration
2 (de personas, manifestantes) gathering
(de vehículos) rally
(de equipo) base
3 Quím (de una solución) concentration
' concentración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
campo
- riqueza
- atención
- exigir
English:
attention span
- concentration
- concentration camp
- hard
- nonviolent
- strength
- build
- disturb
- power
- rally
* * *1. [mental] concentration;capacidad de concentración powers of concentration, ability to concentrate;me falta concentración I lack concentration2. [agrupamiento] concentrationconcentración de capital concentration of capital; Econ concentración parcelaria land consolidation;concentración urbana conurbation3. [reunión] gathering4. Quím concentration* * *f concentration; de personas gathering* * ** * *concentración n concentration -
2 dispersión
f.dispersion, scatter, disbandment, scattering.* * *1 (separación) dispersion; (esparcimiento) scattering* * *SF1) (=acto) [de grupo, multitud] dispersion; [de manifestación] breaking up; [de energía, neutrones] diffusion2) (=resultado) dispersal* * *a) ( de manifestación) dispersion, breaking up* * *= dispersement, scatter, scattering, dispersal, dispersion, sprawl.Ex. Increasing competition and the 'global economy' is greatly affecting the geographic dispersement of these people and the breadth of their interests.Ex. As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.Ex. All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.Ex. The results of citation studies suggest that the dispersal of political science articles is high.Ex. It was found that the dispersion of citations to periodicals conformed to a general law of distribution described by the Yule curve.Ex. The library has developed a unique system of cooperation and coordination in response to its size and sprawl.----* bomba de dispersión = cluster bomb, cluster munition.* diagrama de dispersión = scattergram.* dispersión alfabética = alphabetical scatter.* dispersión bibliográfica = bibliographic scattering.* dispersión de Bradford, la = Bradford distribution, the.* dispersión de caja = cash float, petty cash.* dispersión de frecuencias = frequency distribution.* dispersión temática = subject dispersion.* dispersión urbana = suburban sprawl, urban sprawl.* ley de dispersión = law of scattering.* Ley de Dispersión de Bradford = Bradford's distribution law, Bradford's Law of Scatter, Bradford's Law of Scattering.* * *a) ( de manifestación) dispersion, breaking up* * *= dispersement, scatter, scattering, dispersal, dispersion, sprawl.Ex: Increasing competition and the 'global economy' is greatly affecting the geographic dispersement of these people and the breadth of their interests.
Ex: As we proceed down the citation order, the concepts in each successively cited facet are liable to an increasingly higher degree of scatter.Ex: All the concepts in the second cited facet will be liable to scattering.Ex: The results of citation studies suggest that the dispersal of political science articles is high.Ex: It was found that the dispersion of citations to periodicals conformed to a general law of distribution described by the Yule curve.Ex: The library has developed a unique system of cooperation and coordination in response to its size and sprawl.* bomba de dispersión = cluster bomb, cluster munition.* diagrama de dispersión = scattergram.* dispersión alfabética = alphabetical scatter.* dispersión bibliográfica = bibliographic scattering.* dispersión de Bradford, la = Bradford distribution, the.* dispersión de caja = cash float, petty cash.* dispersión de frecuencias = frequency distribution.* dispersión temática = subject dispersion.* dispersión urbana = suburban sprawl, urban sprawl.* ley de dispersión = law of scattering.* Ley de Dispersión de Bradford = Bradford's distribution law, Bradford's Law of Scatter, Bradford's Law of Scattering.* * *1 (de una manifestación) dispersion, breaking up2 (de la atención) wandering, straying3 ( Fís) diffusion* * *dispersión nf1. [de objetos] scattering;[de luz, sonido, ondas] scattering, dispersal2. [de gentío] dispersal;[de manifestación] breaking up, dispersal; [de un pueblo] scattering3. [de persona] lack of concentration;debemos evitar la dispersión de esfuerzos we mustn't squander our efforts;debes centrarte en algo, tu problema es la dispersión you need to focus on something, you spread yourself too widely4. Fís dispersion* * *f dispersion* * * -
3 desconcentración
f.decentralization.* * *SF1) (Pol) decentralization, breaking-up2) (=defecto) lack of concentration -
4 distracción
f.1 distraction, oversight.2 distraction, absence of mind, absent-mindedness, absentmindedness.3 entertainment, amusement, diversion.* * *1 (divertimiento) amusement, pastime, recreation, entertainment2 (despiste) distraction, absent-mindedness3 (error) oversight, slip* * *noun f.1) distraction2) entertainment, amusement* * *SF1) (=entretenimiento) entertainmentleer es mi distracción favorita — reading is my favourite pastime o form of entertainment
2) [de preocupaciones, problemas] distraction3) (=despiste)en un momento de distracción me robaron la cartera — my attention wandered o I got distracted for a moment and I had my wallet stolen
la causa del accidente podría ser una distracción del conductor — the accident could have been caused by a lapse of concentration on the driver's part
4) (Econ) [de dinero, fondos] embezzlement5) (=libertinaje) loose living, dissipation* * *a) ( entretenimiento) entertainmentb) ( descuido)en un momento de distracciónse la robaron — she took her eye off it for a moment and someone stole it
c) ( de fondos) embezzlement* * *= amusement, distraction, entertainment, relaxation.Ex. Several hundred pages of information are available on each channel, concerned mainly with retail prices, share prices and amusement.Ex. The telephone provokes a range of interesting problems, and one hopes not to offend callers but rather to minimize the distraction of telephone transactions.Ex. In Spain, posters and cartoons were used to convey the impression of reading as entertainment.Ex. But, yet again, the categories of cultura and leisure may suggest books read simply for pleasure or relaxation.* * *a) ( entretenimiento) entertainmentb) ( descuido)en un momento de distracciónse la robaron — she took her eye off it for a moment and someone stole it
c) ( de fondos) embezzlement* * *= amusement, distraction, entertainment, relaxation.Ex: Several hundred pages of information are available on each channel, concerned mainly with retail prices, share prices and amusement.
Ex: The telephone provokes a range of interesting problems, and one hopes not to offend callers but rather to minimize the distraction of telephone transactions.Ex: In Spain, posters and cartoons were used to convey the impression of reading as entertainment.Ex: But, yet again, the categories of cultura and leisure may suggest books read simply for pleasure or relaxation.* * *1 (entretenimiento) entertainmenthay pocas distracciones para los jóvenes there's not much in the way of entertainment for young peoplete servirá de distracción it'll give you something to douna buena distracción para los niños a favorite form of amusement o entertainment for children2(descuido): en un momento de distracción le robaron el bolso she took her eye off her handbag for a moment and someone stole itla más pequeña distracción puede costarle la vida the slightest lapse of concentration could cost you your life3 (de fondos) embezzlement* * *
distracción sustantivo femenino
b) ( descuido):◊ en un momento de distracciónse la robaron she took her eye off it for a moment and someone stole it;
la más mínima distracción puede ser fatal the slightest lapse of concentration could be fatal
distracción sustantivo femenino
1 (para divertirse) entertainment
(entretenerse) hobby
2 (falta de atención) distraction, absent-mindedness
' distracción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comecocos
- descuido
- servir
- despiste
English:
distraction
- diversion
- relaxation
- amusement
* * *distracción nf1. [entretenimiento] entertainment;[pasatiempo] hobby, pastime;faltan distracciones para los niños there isn't enough to keep the children entertained;¿cuál es tu distracción favorita? what's your favourite pastime?;la costura/hacer crucigramas le servía de distracción sewing/doing crosswords kept him entertained2. [despiste] slip;[falta de atención] absent-mindedness;tener una distracción to let one's concentration slip, to be distracted;la distracción del piloto provocó el accidente the pilot's lapse in concentration caused the accident3. [malversación] embezzlement, misappropriation* * *f1 distraction2 ( descuido) absent-mindedness;por distracción out of absent-mindedness3 ( diversión) entertainment4 ( pasatiempo) pastime* * *distracción nf, pl - ciones1) : distraction, amusement2) : forgetfulness3) : oversight* * *2. (diversión) entertainment -
5 producir
v.1 to produce (producto, sonido).Los carbohidratos producen energía Carbohydrates produce energy.Los golpes producen lesiones The blows produce injury.Ellos producen galletas They produce cookies.El campo produce manzanas The field produces apples.2 to cause, to give rise to.tu actuación me produce tristeza your conduct makes me very sad3 to yield, to bear.este negocio produce grandes pérdidas this business is making huge losses4 to produce (Cine & television).* * *1 (gen) to produce2 (causar) to cause3 (cosecha, fruto) to yield1 to happen\producir en cadena to mass-produce* * *verb1) to produce, yield2) cause* * *1. VT1) [+ cereales, fruta, petróleo] to producese producen miles de toneladas de aceitunas al año — thousands of tons of olives are produced each year
2) (=fabricar) [+ aceite, coche] to produce, make; [+ electricidad, energía] to produce, generateesta factoría ha producido cinco mil vehículos en un mes — this factory has turned out o produced o made five thousand vehicles in a month
3) [+ cambio, efecto, herida, daños] to cause¿qué impresión te produjo? — what impression did it make on you?
4) (Econ) [+ interés] to yield; [+ beneficio] to yield, generatemis ahorros me producen un interés anual del 5% — my savings yield an annual interest of 5%
5) (=crear) [+ novela, cuadro] to produce6) (Cine, TV) to produce2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) región/país <trigo/tomates/vino> to produce; < petróleo> to produce; persona <trigo/tomates> to produce, grow; <aceite/vino> to produce, makeb) ( manufacturar) to produce, makec) <electricidad/calor/energía> to produce, generated) < sonido> to cause, generate2) (Com, Fin) < beneficios> to produce, generate, yield; < pérdidas> to cause, result in3) <película/programa> to produce4) ( causar) <conmoción/reacción/explosión> to cause2.producirse v pron1) (frml) ( tener lugar) accidente/explosión to occur (frml), to take place; cambio to occur (frml), to happense produjeron 85 muertes — there were 85 deaths, 85 people died o were killed
2) (refl) (frml) < heridas> to inflict... on oneself (frml)* * *= author, breed, deliver, generate, get out, give + birth to, output, produce, result (in), spawn, turn out, yield, throw up, effect, realise [realize, -USA], put out, crank out, bring about.Ex. Note that these provisions do not include research reports which have been prepared within a government agency but specifically authored by an individual = Nótese que estas disposiciones no afectan a informes de investigaciones procedentes de una agencia gubernamental aunque realizados concretamente por un individuo.Ex. The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.Ex. The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.Ex. Human indexers sometimes make inappropriate judgements, misinterpret ideas, have lapses of memory or concentration, and generate omissions and inconsistencies in their indexing.Ex. I suspect that this emphasis reflects the desire to have a simple rule that everybody can apply and therefore get out cataloging data quickly and cheaply.Ex. By way of illustration: it is the machine's habit to perform remarkable feats, such as augmenting western musical heritage with the discovery that the eighteenth century gave birth to two contemporary composers.Ex. The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.Ex. The present OCLC system does not produce catalog cards in sets, but if it did it could produce over 6,000 different sets for one title.Ex. Objective 1 results in what is known as a direct catalogue, because it gives direct access to a specific document.Ex. Both the original production and revision of STC spawned a large crop of such items which are worth following up.Ex. Once it is available, duplicates in large quantities could probably be turned out for a cent apiece beyond the cost of materials.Ex. This mixture of approaches is designed to yield maximum retrieval for as many users as possible by combining the different strengths of controlled and natural language indexing.Ex. Demands from clients will often throw up an occurrence of similar problems, revealing perhaps the operation of an injustice, the lack of an amenity in the neighbourhood, or simply bureaucratic inefficiency.Ex. Historically, the main reasons for unionization have been to effect better wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions.Ex. Librarians, information scientists, and keepers of the archives have to realise the meaning of the so-called electronic library (e-library).Ex. When such a happy occurrence takes place the publisher can put out extra impressions and can publish (or sell the rights for) a paperback edition for a larger market.Ex. Because we have an automated system we can crank out weeding lists on different criteria.Ex. Untruth brings about ill reputation and indignity.----* cambio + producirse = change + come about.* catástrofe + producirse = disaster + strike.* hacer que se produzca una situación = bring about + situation.* hacer que se produzca un resultado = bring about + result.* producir aglomeraciones = cause + crowding.* producir beneficios = reap + dividends, render + returns, achieve + returns, pay + dividends, return + dividends.* producir caos = cause + chaos.* producir con gran destreza = craft.* producir desesperación = yield + despair.* producir dividendos = pay + dividends, return + dividends.* producir dudas = make + Nombre + doubt.* producir el rendimiento máximo = come into + Posesivo + own.* producir en abundancia = churn out, knock out.* producir hostilidad = arouse + hostility.* producir resultado = yield + result.* producir resultados = produce + results, bring + results.* producirse caos = chaos + result, chaos + arise.* producirse un cúmulo de circunstancias que = circumstances + converge.* producir un cambio = effect + change, produce + change, trigger + change.* que produce ansiedad = anxiety-producing.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) región/país <trigo/tomates/vino> to produce; < petróleo> to produce; persona <trigo/tomates> to produce, grow; <aceite/vino> to produce, makeb) ( manufacturar) to produce, makec) <electricidad/calor/energía> to produce, generated) < sonido> to cause, generate2) (Com, Fin) < beneficios> to produce, generate, yield; < pérdidas> to cause, result in3) <película/programa> to produce4) ( causar) <conmoción/reacción/explosión> to cause2.producirse v pron1) (frml) ( tener lugar) accidente/explosión to occur (frml), to take place; cambio to occur (frml), to happense produjeron 85 muertes — there were 85 deaths, 85 people died o were killed
2) (refl) (frml) < heridas> to inflict... on oneself (frml)* * *= author, breed, deliver, generate, get out, give + birth to, output, produce, result (in), spawn, turn out, yield, throw up, effect, realise [realize, -USA], put out, crank out, bring about.Ex: Note that these provisions do not include research reports which have been prepared within a government agency but specifically authored by an individual = Nótese que estas disposiciones no afectan a informes de investigaciones procedentes de una agencia gubernamental aunque realizados concretamente por un individuo.
Ex: The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.Ex: The result could be termed a full-provision data base -- a data base including both text and reference, and delivering much more than the 2 added together.Ex: Human indexers sometimes make inappropriate judgements, misinterpret ideas, have lapses of memory or concentration, and generate omissions and inconsistencies in their indexing.Ex: I suspect that this emphasis reflects the desire to have a simple rule that everybody can apply and therefore get out cataloging data quickly and cheaply.Ex: By way of illustration: it is the machine's habit to perform remarkable feats, such as augmenting western musical heritage with the discovery that the eighteenth century gave birth to two contemporary composers.Ex: The search profile will only be modified periodically as the quality of the set of notifications output from the search drops to unacceptable levels.Ex: The present OCLC system does not produce catalog cards in sets, but if it did it could produce over 6,000 different sets for one title.Ex: Objective 1 results in what is known as a direct catalogue, because it gives direct access to a specific document.Ex: Both the original production and revision of STC spawned a large crop of such items which are worth following up.Ex: Once it is available, duplicates in large quantities could probably be turned out for a cent apiece beyond the cost of materials.Ex: This mixture of approaches is designed to yield maximum retrieval for as many users as possible by combining the different strengths of controlled and natural language indexing.Ex: Demands from clients will often throw up an occurrence of similar problems, revealing perhaps the operation of an injustice, the lack of an amenity in the neighbourhood, or simply bureaucratic inefficiency.Ex: Historically, the main reasons for unionization have been to effect better wages, fringe benefits, and working conditions.Ex: Librarians, information scientists, and keepers of the archives have to realise the meaning of the so-called electronic library (e-library).Ex: When such a happy occurrence takes place the publisher can put out extra impressions and can publish (or sell the rights for) a paperback edition for a larger market.Ex: Because we have an automated system we can crank out weeding lists on different criteria.Ex: Untruth brings about ill reputation and indignity.* cambio + producirse = change + come about.* catástrofe + producirse = disaster + strike.* hacer que se produzca una situación = bring about + situation.* hacer que se produzca un resultado = bring about + result.* producir aglomeraciones = cause + crowding.* producir beneficios = reap + dividends, render + returns, achieve + returns, pay + dividends, return + dividends.* producir caos = cause + chaos.* producir con gran destreza = craft.* producir desesperación = yield + despair.* producir dividendos = pay + dividends, return + dividends.* producir dudas = make + Nombre + doubt.* producir el rendimiento máximo = come into + Posesivo + own.* producir en abundancia = churn out, knock out.* producir hostilidad = arouse + hostility.* producir resultado = yield + result.* producir resultados = produce + results, bring + results.* producirse caos = chaos + result, chaos + arise.* producirse un cúmulo de circunstancias que = circumstances + converge.* producir un cambio = effect + change, produce + change, trigger + change.* que produce ansiedad = anxiety-producing.* * *producir [I6 ]vtA1 ‹trigo/tomates› to produce, grow; ‹petróleo› to produce; ‹aceite/vino› to produce, make2 (manufacturar) to produce, makeesta fábrica produce 300 coches a la semana this factory produces o makes o manufactures o turns out 300 cars a week3 ‹electricidad/calor/energía› to produce, generate4 ‹sonido› to produce, cause, generateB1 ( Com, Fin) ‹beneficios› to produce, generate, yield; ‹pérdidas› to cause, give rise to, result in2 «país/club» ‹artista/deportista› to produceC ‹película/programa› to produceD(causar): estas declaraciones produjeron una gran conmoción these statements caused a great stirle produjo una gran alegría it made her very happyme produjo muy buena impresión I was very impressed with herla pomada le produjo un sarpullido the ointment caused a rash o brought her out in a rashver cómo la trata me produce náuseas it makes me sick to see how he treats herA ( frml) (tener lugar) «accidente/explosión» to occur ( frml), to take place; «cambio» to occur ( frml), to happense produjeron varios incidentes several incidents occurred o took placese produjeron 85 muertes there were 85 deaths, 85 people died o were killeddurante la operación de rescate se produjeron momentos de histerismo there were moments of panic during the rescue operationse ha producido una notable mejora there has been a great improvementse produjo heridas con un objeto cortante she cut herself with o she inflicted wounds on herself with a sharp objectdisparó el arma produciéndose la muerte instantánea he fired the gun, killing himself instantlyse produjo varias fracturas al caerse he broke several bones o ( frml) incurred several fractures when he fell* * *
producir ( conjugate producir) verbo transitivo
1
2 ( causar) ‹conmoción/reacción/explosión› to cause;
producirse verbo pronominal
1 (frml) ( tener lugar) [accidente/explosión] to occur (frml), to take place;
[ cambio] to occur (frml), to happen;
2 ( refl) (frml) ‹ heridas› to inflict … on oneself (frml)
producir verbo transitivo
1 (bienes) to produce: las vacas producen leche, cows give milk
2 (ocasionar, causar) el golpe le produjo una sordera crónica, he became chronically deaf as a result of the blow
(sensaciones, efectos) to cause, generate: la noticia le produjo tristeza, the news made him sad
3 (una obra artística o audiovisual) to produce
' producir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
anquilosar
- conmocionar
- criar
- dar
- dejar
- desencadenar
- embotellar
- hacer
- marear
- sacar
- saber
- surtir
- traer
- beneficio
- descomponer
- echar
- picar
- produje
- rendir
- serie
English:
bash out
- breed
- churn out
- discontinue
- emit
- give
- induce
- nauseate
- produce
- throw up
- turn out
- yield
- back
- churn
- commotion
- create
- net
- phase
- put
- spawn
* * *♦ vt1. [productos agrícolas, recursos naturales] to produce;las abejas producen miel bees produce honey2. [manufacturar] to produce3. [generar] [calor, sonido] to produce4. [artista, campeón] to produce;un país que ha producido varios campeones mundiales a country which has produced several world champions5. [ocasionar] to cause, to give rise to;tu actuación me produce tristeza your conduct makes me very sad;un medicamento que produce náuseas a medicine which causes nausea;no me produjo muy buena impresión it didn't make a very good impression on me6. [interés] to yield, to bear;este negocio produce grandes pérdidas this business is making huge losses;la operación produjo muchas ganancias para el banco the transaction yielded substantial profits for the bank7. [en cine, televisión] to produce* * *v/t1 ( crear) produce2 ( causar) cause* * *producir {61} vt1) : to produce, to make, to manufacture2) : to cause, to bring about3) : to bear (interest)* * *producir vb1. (elaborar) to produce2. (causar) to cause / to make -
6 actitud
f.1 attitude.con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude2 posture, position (postura).el león estaba en actitud vigilante the lion had adopted an alert pose* * *1 (disposición) attitude; (postura) position\estar en actitud de + inf to be getting ready to + inf* * *noun f.1) attitude2) posture* * *SF1) (=comportamiento, disposición) attitudehan adoptado una actitud firme — they have taken a firm stand o a tough stance
2) (=postura física) posturetenía el mentón levantado, en actitud desafiante — he had his chin raised in a defiant posture
en actitud de: estaba en actitud de absoluta concentración — he was in state of total concentration
3) (=estado de ánimo) frame of mind, mooden actitud resignada — in a resigned mood o frame of mind
* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex. One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.Ex. A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex. The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex. The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex. Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.----* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex: One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.
Ex: A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex: The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex: The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex: Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *1 (disposición) attitudetiene una actitud muy negativa hacia su trabajo he has a very negative attitude to his work¿cuál fue su actitud cuando se lo planteaste? what was his reaction when you put it to him?necesitamos adoptar una nueva actitud frente a este problema we need to adopt o take a new approach to this problemsu actitud lo hace parecer más joven he seems younger because of his outlook on life o his attitude to lifesi no adoptas una actitud más firme no te obedecerá if you're not firmer she won't do what you sayactitudes que revelan una absoluta falta de ideales attitudes o views which reveal a total lack of idealism2(postura): estaban todos en actitud de estudiar they were all bending over their workpasaba horas en el sillón en actitud pensativa he would spend hours sitting in the armchair looking pensive o in a thoughtful poseadoptó una actitud de amenaza he adopted a threatening attitude o stance* * *
actitud sustantivo femenino ( disposición) attitude;
actitud sustantivo femenino
1 (postura ante algo) attitude
2 (postura física) posture
una actitud amenazante, a threatening posture
' actitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
almibarada
- almibarado
- compeler
- conducir
- crispar
- desdecir
- desesperante
- endémica
- endémico
- escéptica
- escéptico
- exhortar
- hipócrita
- impertinencia
- instar
- masculina
- masculino
- orientar
- origen
- pábulo
- perseverar
- pose
- protagonismo
- prudente
- rebelde
- reflexiva
- reflexivo
- rozar
- ruborizar
- sabia
- sabio
- salvajada
- severa
- severo
- simbólica
- simbólico
- simpleza
- solidaria
- solidario
- suave
- sumisión
- suya
- suyo
- trasfondo
- tripa
- adoptar
- apertura
- asumir
- avasallador
- burlón
English:
aback
- aggravate
- apathetic
- attitude
- benign
- come
- deeply
- flippant
- in-your-face
- intolerable
- make for
- manner
- nice
- nonchalant
- object
- patronizing
- pose
- positive
- puzzle
- resent
- settle
- spirit
- studied
- superior
- supportively
- suspicion
- it
- open
- toward
* * *actitud nf1. [disposición de ánimo] attitude;con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude;mostró una actitud muy abierta a las sugerencias she was very open to suggestions;llegó en actitud de criticar todo he arrived ready to find fault with everything;la actitud ante la muerte the way one faces one's death* * *f1 ( disposición) attitude2 ( posición) position* * *actitud nf1) : attitude2) : posture, position* * *actitud n attitude -
7 atención
intj.attention, pay attention.f.1 attention, care, concentration, dedication.2 fine gesture, attention, courtesy, polite act.* * *1 (gen) attention2 (detalle) nice thought■ fue una atención por su parte it was a nice thought, it was very kind of him► interjección ¡atención!■ ¡atención a los dedos! mind your fingers!\a la atención de alguien (en cartas) for the attention of somebodycolmar muchas atenciones con alguien to smother somebody with attentions, make a fuss of somebodyen atención a bearing in mind, taking into accounten atención a que... in view of the fact that..., given that...llamar la atención to attract attention■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniformllamar la atención a alguien to take somebody to taskprestar atención to pay attention (a, to)tener una atención con alguien to think of somebody* * *noun f.- prestar atención* * *SF1) (=interés) attentionesta emisora dedica especial atención a la música — this station places particular emphasis on music o devotes particular attention to music
¡atención, por favor! — attention, please!
garantizarán los derechos de todos, con especial atención a las minorías — they will guarantee everybody's rights, particularly those of minorities
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en atención a algo — frm in view of sthsiempre va llamando la atención por como viste — the way he dresses always catches the eye o attracts attention
a mí el chocolate no me llama mucho la atención — I'm not too fond of o keen on chocolate
nos llamó la atención sobre el peligro que corrían los refugiados — he drew our attention to the danger that the refugees were in
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prestar atención — to pay attention (a to)léelo detenidamente, prestando especial atención a la letra pequeña — read it carefully, paying particular attention to the small print
2) (=precaución) carecuando vayas de vacaciones, atención a los precios — when you go on holiday, watch out for the prices
¡atención! frenos potentes — beware! powerful brakes
toque¡atención! — look out!, careful!; (Mil) attention!
3) (=cortesía)no tuvo ni la atención de enviarle unas flores — he didn't even have the kindness o thought to send her flowers
ha tenido una bonita atención regalándome el libro — it was a really nice thought of hers to buy me that book
4) (=asistencia)horario de atención al público — [en oficina] hours of business; [en tienda] opening hours
5) pl atenciones (=obligaciones) duties, responsibilities6) [en correspondencia]•
a la atención de — for the attention of; [en sobre] attention* * *I1)a) ( concentración) attentionpon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing
presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this
atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention
b)llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...
c) (en locs)a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of
en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something
2)a) ( servicio)la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate
horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours
departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)
b) ( cortesía)nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions
IIno tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
a) (Mil) attention!b) ( para que se atienda)atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!
c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!atención! — danger!, warning!
* * *= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.Ex. It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.Ex. Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.Ex. Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.Ex. If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.----* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.* atención al estudiante = student services.* atención al paciente = patient care.* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.* atención médica = medical attention.* atención personal = personal attention.* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.* atención prenatal = prenatal care.* atención primaria = primary care.* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].* atención secundaria = secondary care.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.* con atención = attentively.* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* de atención básica = preattentive.* de atención primaria = preattentive.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* dedicar atención = devote + attention.* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* dirigir la atención = put + focus.* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.* lamar la atención = eye + catch.* leer con atención = peruse.* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.* nivel de atención = attention span.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* para llamar la atención = for effect.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* servicio de atención = advisory service.* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.* servicio de atención de día = day care.* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* total atención = undivided attention.* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *I1)a) ( concentración) attentionpon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing
presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this
atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention
b)llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...
c) (en locs)a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of
en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something
2)a) ( servicio)la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate
horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours
departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)
b) ( cortesía)nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions
IIno tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
a) (Mil) attention!b) ( para que se atienda)atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!
c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!atención! — danger!, warning!
* * *= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.Ex: It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.
Ex: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.Ex: Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.Ex: If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.* atención al estudiante = student services.* atención al paciente = patient care.* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.* atención médica = medical attention.* atención personal = personal attention.* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.* atención prenatal = prenatal care.* atención primaria = primary care.* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].* atención secundaria = secondary care.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* a la atención de = c/o (care of).* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.* con atención = attentively.* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.* de atención básica = preattentive.* de atención primaria = preattentive.* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.* dedicar atención = devote + attention.* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* dirigir la atención = put + focus.* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.* lamar la atención = eye + catch.* leer con atención = peruse.* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.* nivel de atención = attention span.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* para llamar la atención = for effect.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.* prestarle atención = focus + attention.* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* servicio de atención = advisory service.* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.* servicio de atención de día = day care.* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.* total atención = undivided attention.* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.* * *A1 (cuidado, concentración) attentionme gustaría poder dedicarle más atención a esto I'd like to be able to give this more attention, I'd like to be able to devote more attention to thisme escuchó con atención she listened to me attentively o carefullypon atención en lo que haces concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doingpresta atención a lo que voy a decir pay attention o listen carefully to what I'm going to saytrata de atraer la atención del camarero try and attract o get the waiter's attentionle gusta ser el centro de (la) atención she likes to be the center of attentionesto ha sido todo por hoy, gracias por su atención that's all for today, thank you for watching/listening2llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself)¿no ves que estás llamando la atención con esos gritos? can't you see that you're attracting attention (to yourself) with your shouting?llama la atención por su original diseño the originality of its design is strikinges una chica que llama la atención she's a very striking girllo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on sweet thingsnada le llama la atención nothing seems to interest himme llamó la atención que estuviera sola/no verlo allí I was surprised she was alone/not to see him there(hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre el precio I drew their attention to the price3 ( en locs):a la atención de ( Corresp) for the attention ofen atención a algo ( frml); in view of sthen atención a sus circunstancias familiares in view of o bearing in mind her family circumstancesB1(servicio): no nos podemos quejar de la atención que recibimos en el consulado we can't complain about the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate[ S ] horario de atención al público (en un banco) hours of business; (en una oficina pública) opening hours[ S ] departamento de atención al cliente customer service department ( AmE), customer services department ( BrE)2(cortesía): nos colmaron de atenciones durante nuestra visita we were showered with attention o ( BrE) attentions during our visit, they made a real fuss of us during our visitno es necesario gastar mucho, lo importante es tener una atención con él we don't have to spend much money, the important thing is that he knows we thought of himno tuvo ninguna atención con nosotros a pesar de nuestra hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite our hospitality¡cuántas atenciones! estoy abrumado how kind! I'm overwhelmed1 ( Mil) attention!¡atención! están dando los resultados listen! they're reading out the results¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!, may I have your attention, please?2 (para avisar de un peligro) look out!, watch out![ S ] ¡atención! danger!, warning!* * *
atención 1 sustantivo femenino
1
◊ pon/presta atención a esto pay attention to this;
con atención attentivelyb)◊ llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself);
una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl;
me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone;
llamarle la atención a algn ( reprenderlo) to reprimand sb (frml), to give sb a talking to
2
( on signs) horario de atención al público ( en banco) hours of business;
( en oficina pública) opening hoursb) ( cortesía):◊ nos colmaron de atenciones we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions;
no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
atención 2 interjección
◊ ¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!
atención
I sustantivo femenino attention
II exclamación attention!
♦ Locuciones: llamar la atención, to attract attention
prestar atención, to pay attention [a, to]
toque de atención, warning
' atención' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaparar
- acaparador
- acaparadora
- cantar
- centrar
- conceder
- concentrar
- concentración
- delicadeza
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- detalle
- dirigirse
- distracción
- distraer
- distraerse
- eh
- esmerarse
- fijar
- fijarse
- llamar
- mirar
- polarizar
- prestar
- show
- toque
- asistencia
- atender
- atento
- atraer
- bien
- captar
- caso
- centro
- corresponder
- corte
- cuidado
- descuidar
- dirigir
- escuchar
- gentileza
- ninguno
- oír
- ojo
- palmada
- perdón
- poner
- público
- reclamo
- retener
English:
accuracy
- appeal
- attend
- attention
- attention span
- attract
- call
- capture
- care
- carelessly
- catch
- centre
- closely
- deaf
- draw
- engage
- enthral
- enthrall
- eye
- fix
- fuss
- give
- grip
- hear
- inconspicuous
- intently
- listen
- lunch
- note
- noteworthy
- notice
- nursing
- pay
- rate
- round-the-clock
- service
- spectacle
- spotlight
- switch
- turn
- undivided
- anticipation
- carelessness
- conspicuous
- courtesy
- disregard
- effect
- heed
- intent
- lime
* * *♦ nf1. [interés] attention;tienes que dedicar más atención a tus estudios you've got to put more effort into your studies, you've got to concentrate harder on your studies;miraremos tu expediente con mucha atención we'll look at your file very carefully;aguardaban el resultado con atención they were listening attentively for the result;escucha con atención listen carefully;a la atención de for the attention of;llamar la atención [atraer] to attract attention;lo que más me llamó la atención fue la belleza del paisaje what struck me most was the beauty of the countryside;su belleza llama la atención her beauty is striking;al principio no me llamó la atención at first I didn't notice anything unusual;llamar la atención a alguien [amonestar] to tell sb off;le llamé la atención sobre el coste del proyecto I drew her attention to the cost of the project;con sus escándalos, andan llamando la atención todo el tiempo they are always attracting attention to themselves by causing one scandal or another;le gusta llamar la atención she likes to be noticed;el desastre electoral fue una llamada o [m5] toque de atención al partido gobernante the disastrous election results were a wake-up call to the governing party;a los niños pequeños les cuesta mantener la atención small children find it difficult to stop their attention from wandering;si no pones o [m5]prestas atención, no te enterarás de lo que hay que hacer if you don't pay attention, you won't know what to doatención mediática media exposure2. [cortesía] attentiveness;atenciones attentiveness;tenía demasiadas atenciones con el jefe she was overly attentive towards the boss;nos colmaron de atenciones they waited on us hand and foot;deshacerse en atenciones con to lavish attention on;en atención a [teniendo en cuenta] out of consideration for;[en honor a] in honour of;en atención a sus méritos in honour of her achievements;organizaron una cena en atención al nuevo embajador they held a dinner in honour of the new ambassador;le cedió el asiento en atención a su avanzada edad he let her have his seat because of her agehorario de atención al público opening hoursCom atención al cliente customer service o care o support;atención domiciliaria [de médico] home visits;para la atención domiciliaria, llamar al… if you wish to call a doctor out, ring this number…;atención hospitalaria hospital care;atención primaria [en ambulatorio] primary health care;atención sanitaria health care♦ interj[en aeropuerto, conferencia] your attention please!; Mil attention!;¡atención, van a anunciar el ganador! listen, they're about to announce the winner!;¡atención! [en letrero] danger!;¡atención, peligro de incendio! [en letrero] [con materiales inflamables] (warning!) fire hazard;[en bosques] danger of forest fires in this area* * *f1 attention;¡atención! your attention, please!;falta de atención lack of attention, inattentiveness;prestar atención pay attention (a to);llamar la atención de alguien sobre algo call s.o.’s attention to sth;dar un toque de atención a alguien pull s.o. up2 ( cortesía) courtesy;atenciones pl attentiveness sg ;nos han tratato con mil atenciones they were extremely attentive3:a la atención de carta for the attention of;en atención a fml with regard to* * *1) : attention2)prestar atención : to pay attention3)llamar la atención : to attract attention4)en atención a : in view ofatención interj1) : attention!2) : watch out!* * *atención1 interj your attention, please!atención2 n attentioncon atención attentively / carefullyme llama la atención que... I'm surprised that...
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