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English - Romanian
Attention
əˈtɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
atenție, îngrijire, interes, avisare
Attention meanings in Romanian
atenție
Example:
Please pay attention to the instructions.
Te rog să acorzi atenție instrucțiunilor.
She has a short attention span.
Ea are o capacitate de atenție scurtă.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in educational, professional, or everyday situations where focus is required.
Note: This is the most common meaning and is used to indicate the act of focusing on something.
îngrijire
Example:
He needs special attention due to his health.
El are nevoie de îngrijire specială din cauza sănătății sale.
The project requires attention to detail.
Proiectul necesită îngrijire pentru detalii.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in contexts involving care or concern for someone's well-being or the quality of work.
Note: This meaning emphasizes care and consideration in various contexts.
interes
Example:
He captured the audience's attention.
El a captat atenția publicului.
The news article grabbed my attention.
Articolul de știri mi-a atras atenția.
Usage: informalContext: Used in contexts where something is interesting or noteworthy.
Note: This meaning is more about attracting interest rather than focusing on something.
avisare
Example:
The sign was a warning to pay attention.
Semnul era un avertisment să acorzi atenție.
Please give attention to the safety regulations.
Te rog să acorzi atenție regulamentelor de siguranță.
Usage: formalContext: Used in contexts involving warnings or advisories.
Note: This usage is more about alerting someone to something important.
Attention's synonyms
focus
To concentrate or pay particular attention to something.
Example: Please focus on the instructions to complete the task accurately.
Note: Focus implies directing attention towards a specific point or task.
concentration
The act of focusing one's attention on a particular object or task.
Example: Her concentration was unwavering as she worked on the intricate puzzle.
Note: Concentration emphasizes the mental effort of focusing attention.
awareness
Being conscious or informed about something.
Example: Increasing awareness of environmental issues is crucial for sustainable living.
Note: Awareness suggests a broader sense of understanding beyond just paying attention.
vigilance
Alertness and watchfulness in detecting and avoiding danger or risk.
Example: Security guards need to maintain vigilance to prevent unauthorized access.
Note: Vigilance implies a state of readiness and caution in addition to attention.
Attention expressions, common phrases
pay attention
To focus or concentrate on something.
Example: Please pay attention in class so you don't miss important information.
Note: This phrase implies actively focusing on something rather than just passively receiving it.
attention to detail
Being thorough and careful in completing tasks or noticing small things.
Example: Her success as a designer is attributed to her meticulous attention to detail.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being thorough and meticulous in one's work.
draw attention
To cause someone to notice or focus on something.
Example: The bright colors of the painting draw attention to the focal point.
Note: This phrase refers to attracting notice or focus to a specific thing or aspect.
call attention to
To bring something to the notice or consideration of others.
Example: The report calls attention to the urgent need for better infrastructure.
Note: This phrase is used to highlight or point out specific issues or topics for consideration.
attract attention
To cause others to notice or become interested in something.
Example: The sudden loud noise attracted the attention of everyone in the room.
Note: This phrase refers to capturing or engaging others' interest or focus.
attention span
The length of time a person can concentrate on a task without becoming distracted.
Example: Young children often have a short attention span, so activities need to be engaging.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to the duration of focused concentration.
attention seeker
Someone who tries to attract attention to themselves, often in a disruptive or excessive manner.
Example: She always dresses in a way that makes her an attention seeker at parties.
Note: This phrase describes a person's behavior of seeking notice or recognition, sometimes in a negative way.
Attention everyday (slang) expressions
Eyes peeled
To be watchful or vigilant, to pay close attention to something.
Example: Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious activity.
Note: The slang term 'eyes peeled' is more informal and visually descriptive compared to the original term 'attention.'
Heads up
To inform or warn someone about something in advance.
Example: Just a heads up, the meeting has been rescheduled to tomorrow.
Note: While 'heads up' conveys a signal to be alert or attentive, it is less formal than 'attention.'
Keep an eye out
To watch or look out for something with attentiveness.
Example: Can you keep an eye out for the delivery truck? It should be here soon.
Note: The slang term 'keep an eye out' emphasizes visual alertness and is more colloquial compared to 'attention.'
Stay on the ball
To remain attentive, focused, and alert to effectively handle tasks.
Example: You need to stay on the ball to succeed in this project.
Note: The slang term 'stay on the ball' suggests continuous vigilance and readiness, similar to 'attention' but with a more dynamic connotation.
Attention - Examples
Attention, please!
Atenție, vă rog!
He paid close attention to the instructions.
El a acordat o atenție deosebită instrucțiunilor.
The flashing red light is an attention signal.
Lumina roșie intermitentă este un semnal de atenție.
Attention grammar
Attention - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: attention
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): attentions, attention
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): attention
Syllables, Separation and Stress
attention Contains 3 syllables: at • ten • tion
Phonetic transcription: ə-ˈten(t)-shən
at ten tion , ə ˈten(t) shən (The red syllable is stressed)
Attention - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
attention: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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