me llama la atención

me llama la atención(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. I find it interesting
Me llama la atención que el actor no haya mencionado a su familia en su discurso de aceptación.I find it interesting that the actor didn't mention his family in his acceptance speech.
b. I can't help but notice
Me llama la atención que Paolo no haya venido a la fiesta de Navidad. Él siempre es el que más las disfruta.I can't help but notice that Paolo didn't come to the Christmas party. He always enjoys them the most.
c. it strikes me
Me llama la atención que en cinco años de trabajar aquí, Julieta no se haya tomado ni un solo día libre.It strikes me that in five years of working here, Julieta hasn't taken one day off.
d. strikes me
La expresión en la cara del Baco de Miguel Ángel me llama la atención por su increible belleza.The expression on the face of Michelangelo's Bacchus strikes me for its startling beauty.
a. he gives me a warning
Mi papá nunca alza su voz cuando me llama la atención.My dad never raises his voice when he gives me a warning.
b. she gives me a warning
¿Tu mamá te deja comer en tu cama? - No. Cuando me agarra haciéndolo, me llama la atención.Your mom lets you eat in bed? - No. When she catches me doing it, she gives me a warning.
c. gives me a warning
El profesor Fábrega me llama la atención siempre que me ve mascando chicle en su clase.Mr. Fabrega always gives me a warning when he sees me chewing gum in his class.
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