Pay attention Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /əˈtɛnʃən
PAY uh-TEN-shun
pˈeɪ/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən
PAY uh-TEN-shun
Definição
To focus your mind on something or someone; to listen, watch, or concentrate carefully.
Uso & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Frequently used with 'to' (pay attention to...). Often means focusing mentally, not just seeing or hearing. Used by teachers, parents, or in meetings.
Spanish: prestar atenciónPortuguese (BR): prestar atençãoPortuguese (PT): prestar atençãoChinese (Simplified): 注意Chinese (Traditional): 注意Hindi: ध्यान देनाArabic: انتبهBengali: মনোযোগ দেওয়া - খেয়াল রাখাRussian: обращать внимание - уделять вниманиеJapanese: 注意する - 気をつけるVietnamese: chú ý - để ýKorean: 주의를 기울이다 - 신경 쓰다Turkish: dikkat etmek - özen göstermekUrdu: توجہ دینا - دھیان دیناIndonesian: memperhatikan - memberi perhatian
Frases de Exemplo
Please pay attention to the instructions.
basic
Students should pay attention in class.
basic
You need to pay attention when crossing the street.
basic
Sorry, I wasn't paying attention—can you repeat that?
natural
If you pay attention to the small details, you’ll do better.
natural
He never pays attention to what I say, and it’s frustrating.
natural