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"Attentive" is an adjective which is often translated as "atento", and "thoughtful" is an adjective which is often translated as "pensativo". Learn more about the difference between "attentive" and "thoughtful" below.
attentive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
thoughtful(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pensive)
a. pensativo
That phone call seems to have left you quite thoughtful.Esa llamada parece haberte dejado muy pensativo.
b. meditabundo
You look sullen and thoughtful. What happened to you?Te ves taciturno y meditabundo. ¿Qué te pasó?
a. serio
The candidate offered a thoughtful rebuttal to his opponent's argument.El candidato ofreció una refutación muy seria al argumento de su oponente.
3. (attentive)
a. atento
Juan is very thoughtful and considerate with his wife.Juan es muy atento y considerado con su mujer.
b. considerado
Taking the last piece of bread was not very thoughtful.Tomar la última rebanada de pan no fue muy considerado.
d. detallista
My cousin is very thoughtful and always sends me something for my birthday.Mi prima es muy detallista y siempre me manda algo por el cumpleaños.
