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"Gracias por su atención" is a phrase which is often translated as "thanks for your attention", and "atender" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to look after". Learn more about the difference between "gracias por su atención" and "atender" below.
gracias por su atención(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. thanks for your attention
Gracias por su atención a mi solicitud.Thanks for your attention to my request.
a. thanks for watching (on TV)
Esto ha sido todo por hoy. Gracias por su atención.This is all for today. Thanks for watching.
b. thanks for listening (on the radio)
Y entonces, no se olviden de sintonizarnos mañana. Gracias por su atención.And so, be sure to tune in tomorrow. Thanks for listening.
atender(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. to deal with
Tengo que atender todos los problemas que surgen en las reuniones.I have to deal with all the problems that arise in meetings.
c. to take care of
Las enfermeras atenderán bien al paciente mientras esté ingresado.The nurses will take good care of the patient while he's in the hospital.
a. to attend to
El jefe atenderá al cliente personalmente.The boss will attend to the customer personally.
c. to serve
En calidad de vendedor, ¿cómo puedo atender mejor a un cliente?As a salesperson, how can I better serve a customer?
3. (to fulfill)
a. to respond to
El objetivo del personal de Atención al cliente es atender las peticiones de los clientes.The purpose of Customer Service staff is to respond to the requests of customers.
b. to meet
El sistema de comunicaciones se mejoró para atender las demandas de los ciudadanos y brindar mejor servicio.The communications system was improved to meet the demands of the citizens and to provide better service.
a. to answer
La tienda ya está cerrada; nadie va a atender tus llamadas.The store is already closed; nobody is going to answer your calls.
5. (commerce)
a. to run
Los dueños de este café lo atienden personalmente.The owners of this café run it themselves.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to answer to
Aunque en el collar de mi perro dice "Socks", solo atiende por el nombre de Luke.Although the name on my dog's collar is "Socks," he only answers to the name of Luke.
a. to meet
Como madre, tengo responsabilidades que atender.As a mother, I have responsibilities to meet.
b. to take care of
Tengo que atender a cada detalle si quiero que mi boda sea perfecta.I have to take care of every detail if I want my wedding to be perfect.
a. to take into account
Atendiendo a sus necesidades, puedo ofrecerle este servicio.Taking into account your demands, I can offer you this service.
b. to bear in mind
Hemos planeado este viaje atendiendo a sus limitaciones.We have planned this trip bearing in mind his limitations.
a. to be available
El psicólogo solo atiende de lunes a jueves.The psychologist is only available Monday to Thursday.
b. to serve
Había cinco camareros atendiendo en el restaurante.There were five waiters serving in the restaurant.
atenderse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
11. (to provide a service) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to see
El doctor con el que se atienden los pacientes es mi vecino.The doctor who sees the patients is my neighbor.
