llamar la atención por
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llamar la atención por(
yah
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mahr
lah
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tehn
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syohn
pohr
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to strike one's attention because of
Sus esculturas llaman la atención por sus estridentes colores.His sculptures strike your attention because of their lurid colors.
b. to stand out because of
María llama la atención por su larga y lustrosa melena negra.Maria stands out because of her long and glossy black hair.
a. to reprimand for
La madre llamó la atención a su hijo por entrar en la iglesia corriendo y gritando.The mother reprimanded her son for coming into the church running and shouting.
b. to caution about
Tuvimos que llamar la atención a varios de nuestros empleados por llegar tarde todos los días.We had to caution several of our employees about being late every day.
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