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"Atención" is a noun which is often translated as "attention", and "ojo" is a noun which is often translated as "eye". Learn more about the difference between "atención" and "ojo" below.
la atención(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (interest)
a. attention
Si el asunto no es importante, no merece la atención del gerente.If it isn't an important issue, it doesn't warrant the manager's attention.
2. (courtesy)
a. kindness
Este señor me hizo la atención de pagarme la cerveza.This gentleman did me the kindness of paying for my beer.
b. attention
Tanta atención por parte de los camareros me resulta abrumadora.I find all the attention from the waiting staff overwhelming.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Es muy bonito que tengas una atención con tu abuela llevándole flores.It was very thoughtful of you to take your grandmother flowers.
Julia y su marido nos hicieron la atención de invitarnos para celebrar su aniversario en familia.Julia and her husband were kind enough to invite us along to celebrate their anniversary with them.
3. (help)
a. service
Nos gustó mucho la atención que recibimos en este hotel.We were very pleased with the service we received at this hotel.
b. attention
Creo que mi hijo se ha roto la nariz y necesita atención inmediata.I think my son has broken his nose and needs immediate attention.
c. treatment
Les escribo para agradecerles la atención excelente que recibí cuando me ingresaron en el hospital hace poco.I'm writing to thank you for the excellent treatment I received when I was hospitalized not long ago.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. your attention, please
¡Atención! El tren saldrá en cinco minutos.Your attention, please! The train will depart in five minutes.
b. attention, please
¡Atención! Si se encuentra un médico a bordo, le rogamos que se presente en el salón principal.Attention please! If there's a doctor on board, please make your way to the main lounge.
6. (military)
las atenciones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. attention
Mi hermano nos colmó de atenciones mientras estuvimos en su casa.My brother showered us with attention when we were staying at his home.
b. attentions
No hay manera de agradecerle a Antonio todas sus atenciones.I can't thank Antonio enough for all his attentions.
el ojo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (opening)
b. eye (of a needle)
Pasa el hilo por el ojo de la aguja.Pass the thread through the eye of the needle.
c. span (under a bridge)
El enemigo estaba oculto bajo el ojo del puente.The enemy was hidden under the span of the bridge.
3. (intuition)
4. (weather)
a. eye
Todavía no se puede salir; solo estamos en el ojo de la tormenta.We can't go out yet; we're just in the eye of the storm.
5. (botany)
a. eye (of potatoes or apples)
¿Quieres que le saque los ojos a las papas?Do you want me to remove the eyes from the potatoes?
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
6. (caution)
