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"Mindful" is an adjective which is often translated as "consciente", and "attentive" is an adjective which is often translated as "atento". Learn more about the difference between "mindful" and "attentive" below.
mindful(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. consciente
Annette is mindful of the fact that she won't always be able to rely on her daughter.Annette es consciente del hecho que no siempre podrá contar con la ayuda de su hija.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I really wanted to tell Mike what I thought but, mindful of Richard's advice, I kept quiet.Me entraron muchas ganas de decirle a Mike lo que pensaba pero, teniendo presente los consejos de Richard, me callé.
Politicians need to be mindful of possible conflicts of interest.Los políticos deben tener en cuenta los posibles conflictos de intereses.
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attentive(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. atento
An attentive reader will have noticed several errors in the article.El lector atento habrá notado varios errores en el artículo.
a. atento
He was very attentive to me; he even helped me with cooking.Fue muy atento conmigo, incluso me ayudó a cocinar.
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