llama la atención

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he attracts attention
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
Javier mide más de dos metros, así que llama mucho la atención.Javier is more than two meters tall, so he attracts a lot of attention.
b. she attracts attention
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
Lucrecia es muy atractiva, allá donde va, llama la atención.Lucrecia is very attractive. Wherever she goes, she attracts attention.
c. it attracts attention
Esta blusa tiene mucho escote, por eso llama tanto la atención.This blouse has a very low-cut neckline. That's why it attracts so much attention.
d. attracts attention
Norberto llama la atención por su forma de vestir. Le encantan los colores llamativos.Norberto attracts attention because of the way he dresses. He loves bright colors.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(you cause to be noticed; second person singular)
a. you attract attention
Tiene usted mucha personalidad y seguridad y, cuando entra en una habitación, llama la atención.You have a lot of personality and confidence, and when you enter a room, you attract attention.
a. it strikes one's attention
Yo siempre recomiendo este libro. Llama la atención por lo bien documentado y escrito que está.I always recommend this book. It strikes your attention because of how well documented and written it is.
b. strikes one's attention
Lo primero que llama la atención de la foto es la nitidez de la imagen.The first thing that strikes your attention about the photo is the clarity of the image.
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