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1 distraer
v.1 to amuse, to entertain.2 to distract.¡no me distraigas, que estoy trabajando! don't distract me, I'm working!El payaso distrajo al chico The clown distracted the boy.3 to be entertaining.la lectura distrae mucho reading is fun4 to abstract, to absorb.La música distrae a María Music abstracts Mary.5 to misappropriate, to alienate, to deviate, to divert.Ella distrajo fondos de la escuela She misappropriated school funds.* * *1 (divertir) to amuse, entertain2 (atención) to distract; (pena, dolor, preocupaciones) to take one's mind off3 eufemístico (dinero) to embezzle1 (divertirse) to amuse oneself, enjoy oneself2 (entretenerse) to relax, pass the time3 (despistarse) to get distracted, be inattentive, be absent-minded* * *verb1) to distract2) entertain* * *1. VT1) (=entretener) to entertain, amusedistrajimos a los niños contándoles cuentos — we kept the children entertained o amused by telling them stories
2) (=despistar) to distract (de from)3) (Econ) [+ dinero, fondos] to embezzle4) [moralmente] to lead astray2.VI (=entretener) [pesca, ejercicio] to be relaxing, take your mind off things; [lectura, espectáculo] to be entertaining, take your mind off things3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/atención> to distractb) ( entretener) < persona> to keep... amusedc) <fondos/dinero> to embezzle2.distraerse v prona) (despistarse, descuidarse) to get distractedb) ( entretenerse)* * *= distract.Ex. As he began to speak, she exhorted herself to pay close attention, not to let herself be so distracted by the earlier event that her mind would be off in some obscure cavern of her soul.----* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* distraerse con otra cosa = sidetrack.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/atención> to distractb) ( entretener) < persona> to keep... amusedc) <fondos/dinero> to embezzle2.distraerse v prona) (despistarse, descuidarse) to get distractedb) ( entretenerse)* * *= distract.Ex: As he began to speak, she exhorted herself to pay close attention, not to let herself be so distracted by the earlier event that her mind would be off in some obscure cavern of her soul.
* distraer la atención = distract + attention.* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.* distraerse con otra cosa = sidetrack.* que distrae la atención = distracting.* * *vt1 ‹persona/atención› to distractmientras uno lo distraía el otro le robó la llave while one of them distracted him o distracted his attention the other stole his key[ S ] no distraer al conductor do not distract the driver o the driver's attentiondistraer a algn DE algo to distract sb FROM sthla música me distrajo de la lectura I was distracted from my reading by the musicno me distraigas de mi trabajo don't distract me from my worktengo que hacer algo para distraerlo de sus preocupaciones I have to do something to take his mind off his worries2(entretener): la lectura lo distrae en sus ratos de ocio he enjoys reading in his free timelos distraía contándoles cuentos she entertained them o kept them entertained o kept them amused by telling them stories3 ‹fondos/dinero› to embezzle1 (despistarse, descuidarse) to get distractedme distraje un momento y se quemaron las tostadas I got distracted o my mind wandered for a moment and the toast burnedsi no te distraes, terminarás antes if you keep your mind on what you're doing o if you don't let yourself get distracted you'll finish sooner2(entretenerse): necesitas distraerte un poco, estás siempre metida en casa you need to find something to do o you need to get out and enjoy yourself, you're always stuck in the houseno necesita mucho para distraerse, una hoja de papel y un lápiz le bastan she doesn't need much to keep her amused o entertained, she's quite content with a sheet of paper and a pencilse distraen viendo la televisión they while away o pass the time watching television* * *
distraer ( conjugate distraer) verbo transitivo
distraer a algn de algo ‹de trabajo/estudios› to distract sb from sth ‹ de preocupaciones› to take sb's mind off sth
distraerse verbo pronominal
b) ( entretenerse):
se distrae con cualquier cosa she doesn't need much to keep amused
distraer verbo transitivo
1 (entretener) to entertain: la televisión distrae a la abuela, the television keeps Grandmother amused
2 (desviar la atención) to distract
' distraer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
distraerse
- entretener
English:
distract
- keep from
- divert
- put
* * *♦ vt1. [divertir] to amuse, to entertain;lo que más me distrae es el bricolaje my favourite pastime is do-it-yourself;les contaba cuentos para distraerlos he told them stories to keep them entertained2. [despistar] to distract;¡no me distraigas, que estoy trabajando! don't distract me, I'm working!;tú lo distraes para que yo pueda entrar you distract his attention so I can get in;algo distrajo su atención something distracted her3. [malversar] to embezzle, to misappropriate♦ vi[entretener] to be entertaining;la lectura distrae mucho reading is fun* * *<part distraído> v/t1 distract2:la radio la distrae she enjoys listening to the radio* * *distraer {81} vt1) : to distract2) entretener: to entertain, to amuse* * *distraer vb1. (despistar) to distract -
2 alejar
v.1 to move away.La policía alejó el carro destrozado The police moved away the wrecked car2 to drive away, to drive off, to chase away, to fend off.Las comedias alejan la tristeza Comedies drive the sadness away.3 to separate, to distance, to estrange.Los pleitos alejan a las familias Fighting separates families.* * *1 (llevar lejos) to remove, move away2 figurado (ahuyentar) to keep away1 to go/move away* * *verb- alejarse* * *1. VT1) (=distanciar) to move away (de from)2) (=hacer abandonar) [de lugar] to keep away (de from)[de puesto] to remove (de from)alejar a algn de algn — (=distanciar) to keep sb away from sb; (=causar ruptura) to cause a rift between sb and sb
3) (=desviar) [+ atención] to distract; [+ sospechas] to remove; [+ amenaza, peligro] to removetratan de alejar nuestra atención de los problemas — they are trying to distract our attention from the problems
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (poner lejos, más lejos) to move... (further) awayalejar algo/a alguien de algo/alguien — to move something/somebody away from something/somebody
aleja la ropa/al niño del fuego — move the clothes/child away from the fire
b) ( distanciar)c) ( ahuyenta) <dudas/temores> dispel2.alejarse de algo/alguien: aléjate de allí! get away from there!; no se alejen demasiado don't go too far; el huracán se aleja de nuestra zona the hurricane is moving away from our region; nada hará que me aleje de ti nothing will take me away from you; alejarse del buen camino to wander from the straight and narrow; se alejó de sus padres he drifted apart from his parents; necesito alejarme de todo — I need to get away from everything
* * *= drive away, estrange (from), chase away.Ex. Moreover, the shady image of video libraries drove away discerning customers.Ex. These objects remain useful and functional, though estranged from their usual context.Ex. Any recommendations on how to chase away the Monday blues?.----* alejar de = lead far from, draw + Nombre + away from, wean away from.* alejarse = march off, walk away, retreat, stray (from/outside), distance, get away.* alejarse de = move away from, drift away from, wander from, turn away from, cut + Reflexivo + off from, become + detached from, pull away (from), step away from.* alejarse de la realidad = stray from + reality.* alejarse deprisa = hurry away, hurry off.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (poner lejos, más lejos) to move... (further) awayalejar algo/a alguien de algo/alguien — to move something/somebody away from something/somebody
aleja la ropa/al niño del fuego — move the clothes/child away from the fire
b) ( distanciar)c) ( ahuyenta) <dudas/temores> dispel2.alejarse de algo/alguien: aléjate de allí! get away from there!; no se alejen demasiado don't go too far; el huracán se aleja de nuestra zona the hurricane is moving away from our region; nada hará que me aleje de ti nothing will take me away from you; alejarse del buen camino to wander from the straight and narrow; se alejó de sus padres he drifted apart from his parents; necesito alejarme de todo — I need to get away from everything
* * *= drive away, estrange (from), chase away.Ex: Moreover, the shady image of video libraries drove away discerning customers.
Ex: These objects remain useful and functional, though estranged from their usual context.Ex: Any recommendations on how to chase away the Monday blues?.* alejar de = lead far from, draw + Nombre + away from, wean away from.* alejarse = march off, walk away, retreat, stray (from/outside), distance, get away.* alejarse de = move away from, drift away from, wander from, turn away from, cut + Reflexivo + off from, become + detached from, pull away (from), step away from.* alejarse de la realidad = stray from + reality.* alejarse deprisa = hurry away, hurry off.* * *alejar [A1 ]vtlo alejó para que no lo tocara he moved ( o put etc) it further away so that I wouldn't touch italejar algo/a algn DE algo/algn:aleja esas sospechas de tu mente banish those suspicions from your mindaleja al niño de la barandilla get the child away from the banisterla policía trataba de alejar a la multitud del lugar del incendio the police tried to move the crowd away from the scene of the fireaquella discusión lo alejó de su padre durante varios años that quarrel distanced him from his father for several years, that quarrel caused a rift between him and his father that lasted several years■ alejarseto move ( o walk etc) away alejarse DE algo/algn:¡aléjate de allí! get away from there!no se alejen de la orilla don't go too far from the shorela borrasca se aleja de nuestra zona the area of low pressure is moving away from our regionnada hará que me aleje de ti nothing will take me away from youno te alejes nunca del buen camino don't stray from the path of virtuequiere alejarse de la política por un tiempo she wants to get out of o away from politics for a whilese fue alejando cada vez más de sus padres he gradually drifted apart from his parents* * *
alejar ( conjugate alejar) verbo transitivoa) (poner lejos, más lejos) to move … (further) away;
alejar algo/a algn de algo/algn to move sth/sb away from sth/sbb) ( distanciar) alejar a algn de algn to distance sb from sb
alejarse verbo pronominal
to move away;
( caminando) to walk away;
se alejó de su familia he drifted apart from his family;
necesito alejarme de todo I need to get away from everything
alejar verbo transitivo to move further away
' alejar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apartar
- separar
English:
estrange
- keep back
- move away
- remove
* * *♦ vt1. [separar] to move away;aleja las plantas de la ventana move the plants away from the window;la policía alejó a los curiosos the police moved the onlookers on;nuestro objetivo es alejarlo del mundo de las drogas our aim is to get him away from the drug culture2. [ahuyentar] [sospechas, temores] to allay;las nuevas cifras alejan el fantasma de la crisis the new figures mean that the spectre of a recession has receded* * *v/t1 move away2 pensamiento banish;debes tratar de alejar de ti esa idea absurda you must try to get that absurd idea out of your head* * *alejar vt1) : to remove, to move away2) : to estrange, to alienate* * * -
3 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... -
4 quite
intj.I don't believe a word of it, nonsense.m.1 parry (sport).estar al quite to be on hand to help; to keep one's ears/eyes open (informal) (alerta)2 dodge, parry.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: quitar.* * *1 (acción de quitar) removal2 (en esgrima) parry\estar al quite figurado to be on hand, be ready and waiting* * *SM1) (=acción) removal2) (=movimiento) [gen] dodge, sidestep; (Esgrima) parry; (Taur) distracting manoeuvre o (EEUU) maneuverestar al quite — to be always ready to help o be at hand
hacer el quite a algn — Cono Sur to avoid sb
3) LAm (Dep) tackle* * *estar al quite — torero to be ready to draw the bull away; amigo/padre to be on hand (to help)
hacerle el quite a alguien — (Andes fam) to dodge somebody
b) ( en esgrima) parry* * *estar al quite — torero to be ready to draw the bull away; amigo/padre to be on hand (to help)
hacerle el quite a alguien — (Andes fam) to dodge somebody
b) ( en esgrima) parry* * *estar al quite «torero» to be ready to draw the bull away;«amigo/padre» to be on hand (to help)2 (en esgrima) parry* * *
Del verbo quitar: ( conjugate quitar)
quité es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
quite es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
quitar
quite
quitar ( conjugate quitar) verbo transitivo
1 (apartar, retirar):◊ ¡quítalo de aquí! get it out of here!;
quité la silla de en medio I got the chair out of the way;
quita tus cosas de mi escritorio take your things off my desk;
quite la mesa (Esp) to clear the table;
¡quítame las manos de encima! take your hands off me!;
no le puedo quite la tapa I can't get the top off;
le quitó los zapatos she took his shoes off
2 (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( de las manos):◊ le quitó la pistola al ladrón he got o took the gun off the thief;
le quité el cuchillo I took the knife (away) from her
‹asiento/lugar› to take
3 ( restar) (+ me/te/le etc):
quitele años a algn to take years off sb;
quitele importancia a algo to play sth down;
le quita valor it detracts from its value
4 ( hacer desaparecer) ‹ mancha› to remove, get … out;
‹ dolor› to relieve, get rid of;
‹ sed› to quench;
‹ apetito› to take away;
(+ me/te/le etc)
hay que quitele esa idea de la cabeza we must get that idea out of his head
5
verbo intransitivo
1 (Esp fam):◊ ¡quita (de ahí)! get out of the way!
2 ( en locs)
eso no quita que … that doesn't mean that …
quitarse verbo pronominal
1 ( desaparecer) [ mancha] to come out;
[ dolor] to go (away);
2 (apartarse, retirarse) to get out of the way;◊ ¡quítate de mi vista! get out of my sight!
3 ( refl)
‹ miedo› to overcome, get over;
quitese algo/a algn de encima to get rid of sth/sb
quitar
I verbo transitivo
1 (retirar, separar) to remove: quita todas esas cajas de aquí, get all those boxes out of here
quitar la mesa, to clear the table
2 (ropa, gafas, etc) to take off
3 (eliminar) (la sed) to quench
(el hambre) to take away: el té me quita el sueño, tea keeps me awake
4 (una mancha) to remove, get out
5 (el dolor) to relieve
6 (arrebatar, privar de) le quitó el lápiz, he took the pencil away from him
nos quitaron el asiento, they took our seats
(robar) to steal
7 Mat (restar) to substract
figurado quitar importancia a algo, to play sthg down
figurado quitar las ganas a alguien, to put sb off
figurado le quita mucho tiempo, it takes up a lot of her time
II verbo intransitivo ¡quita!, get away
♦ Locuciones: de quita y pon, removable
fam (excepción hecha de) quitando, except for
quite m Taur distracting of the bull
♦ Locuciones: estar al quite, to be ready to help or defend sb: nosotros estaremos al quite por si dice alguna inconveniencia, we'll defend you should he make a rude remark
salir al quite, to go to someone's defence o help
' quite' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
algo
- apolillada
- apolillado
- baqueteada
- baqueteado
- bastante
- bien
- buena
- bueno
- campante
- capaz
- clara
- claro
- contraria
- contrario
- contumaz
- dar
- decir
- dentro
- desahogo
- descreída
- descreído
- despiste
- destreza
- deterioro
- efectivamente
- envergadura
- fácil
- folclore
- gallo
- hosca
- hosco
- importancia
- imposible
- informal
- interfluvio
- libre
- llenado
- locatis
- lomo
- lucir
- mal
- mayor
- mucha
- mucho
- ordinaria
- ordinario
- parecerse
- personaje
- prometerse
English:
aspect
- blow
- change
- close
- explode
- few
- frenzy
- frequently
- gritty
- lengthy
- my
- off
- ordeal
- quite
- recall
- sequence
- spoil
- trek
- unintentional
- warm
- agreeable
- amenable
- bit
- drift
- fair
- far
- move
- oblivious
- place
- pretty
- recently
- respectable
- some
- something
- taken
- unchanged
* * *quite nm1. Dep parry2. Taurom = attempt to distract the bull from attacking one of the other bullfighters3. Compestar al quite [alerta] to keep one's ears/eyes open;estaré al quite por si necesitas mi ayuda I'll be on hand in case you need my help;salir al quite: salió al quite para defender a su hermano he sprang to his brother's defence* * *m1 TAUR movement to draw the bull away2 en esgrima parry3:estar al quite fig be on hand to help
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