Atención in english
pronunciation: ətenʃən part of speech: noun
atención = attention ; care ; courtesy ; focus ; diligence ; vigilance.
Example: It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.Example: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.Example: Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.Example: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.Example: If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result.Example: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.more:
» abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness ; smother + Nombre + with kindness .
Example: But somewhere between killing them with kindness and berating them at boot camps, there must be another way. Example: Her father is no ogre, but since her mother and sister's died her father has basically smothered her with kindness, not allowing her any freedom.» acaparador de atención = attention-grabber [Persona que busca llamar la atención o algo que se hace o escribe con la misma intención ] .
Example: Attention-grabbers should go at the very beginning of an essay to hook your reader.» acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention .
Example: Sometimes the reference librarian will have to explain to the readers they cannot monopolize his attention.» acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight [De manera inesperada, sin ser lo previsto] ; steal + the show ; steal + Posesivo + thunder ; steal + Posesivo + scene ; steal + the spotlight [De manera inesperada, sin ser lo previsto] ; hog + attention ; all eyes + be + (up)on ; hog + the limelight .
Example: Little in general is said about the retrieval side of the systems: document analysis has stolen the limelight. Example: The article is entitled 'Did Paris Steal the Show for American Library Innovations?'. Example: She said some of the most hurtful things a person could say and it was all because she was afraid I was going to steal her thunder. Example: But once again her little sister, famous as Kate if not more, is stealing her scene. Example: It is her big screen debut tonight, so Katy Perry would have wanted to ensure nobody stole the spotlight. Example: When she's not hogging attention from her parents, she loves playing frisbee and snuggling with her two big brothers. Example: The article is entitled 'All eyes are on the rise of biometrics'. Example: He is clever at hogging the limelight and when it came to the group photograph, he stepped forward half a pace to make himself more prominent.» Algo que llama la atención = grabber .
Example: The book's a real disappointment, especially since the opening chapter is such a grabber.» atención a la infancia = child care [childcare] .
Example: These meetings were each devoted to a particular topic: citizenship, legal services, child care, mental health and senior citizens.» atención al cliente = customer care ; customer support .
Example: Many libraries are following the lead of retail chains and service organisations in recognising the need for customer care. Example: The companies made use of the WWW for publicity, customer support, and online selling.» atención al estudiante = student services .
Example: This group has focused its efforts particularly on student services.» atención al paciente = patient care .
Example: Patient care relies on the correct prescription and proper use of drugs.» atención de los medios (de comunicación) = media attention .
Example: Recent awards given to the company has generated loads of media attention from around the world.» atención + disminuir = attention + wane .
Example: The gaming generation wants to be entertained -- it wants action, colours or attention wanes.» atención mediática = media attention .
Example: Recent awards given to the company has generated loads of media attention from around the world.» atención médica = medical attention .
Example: In a study, drinkers who received the best medical attention available reduced the amount they drank by 80 percent.» atención personal = personal attention .
Example: He believes his success will be determined by 'personal attention, being on the ball, attention to detail and consistency of service'.» atención personal al cliente = personal selling .
Example: The author explores the role of marketing in the information marketplace and the tools that can be employed in promotion: advertising; direct marketing; sales promotion; public relations and publicity; personal selling; and sponsorship.» atención plena = mindfulness .
Example: It teaches what we often neglect in today's hectic, competitive world: self-love, balance, and mindfulness, among much more.» atención prenatal = prenatal care .
Example: Babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are three times more likely to have a low birth weight.» atención primaria = primary care .
Example: Almost all primary care is delivered by registered nurses who are supported by paramedical workers.» atención primaria de salud = primary health care .
Example: There is a consensus on the need to emphasise public health issues, preventative medicine and primary health care for the Third World.» atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare] .
Example: HEALTH is for non-clinical aspects of health care.» atención secundaria = secondary care .
Example: The article is entitled 'Privacy in clinical information systems in secondary care'.» atención social = social care .
Example: The aim of this project was therefore to collect information on the social care needs of families supporting children with autistic disorders.» atraer la atención = attract + the eye ; grab + Posesivo + attention ; catch + Posesivo + eye ; rivet + the attention ; draw + attention ; catch + Posesivo + fancy ; peak + Posesivo + interest ; make + a splash ; turn + heads ; catch + Posesivo + interest ; get + attention ; take + Posesivo + fancy ; grab + Posesivo + fancy .
Example: Some titles are designed with no intention of being informative, but rather are intended to attract the eye. Example: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell. Example: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye. Example: It was one of those books we all are always looking for that rivets the attention of to non-literary, reluctant readers as well as to literary readers. Example: Yet, while the problem of the younger generation and drugs draws a great deal of attention, the problem of the elderly and substance abuse is less visible. Example: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep. Example: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest. Example: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide. Example: She is one of those ultra sexy, smoking hot women who turn heads when they walk past anyone. Example: He was a real Renaissance man, dabbling in anything that caught his interest. Example: When it comes to racehorses, males get all of the attention. Example: In her monthly contribution to the magazine, she rhapsodises about anything fashion-related that has taken her fancy. Example: Any idea that grabs her fancy becomes a springboard for creativity.» atraer la atención de = hold + attention .
Example: The faculty status issue continues to hold considerable attention among academic librarians.» atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination ; engage + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Comparative librarianship has the advantage of being, in most courses, an optional subject, and it appeals to the student's imagination. Example: Experiential learning is based on the assumption that one learns by doing and that learning through real experience engages the learner's total attention.» atraer + Posesvio + atención = catch + Posesivo + attention ; capture + Posesivo + attention ; grasp + Posesivo + attention ; garner + Posesivo + attention ; get + Posesivo + attention ; attract + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector. Example: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability. Example: This novel grasps the attention of the reader from the opening pages, creating expectancy in their heart. Example: The key is to find something that captivates them or garners their attention and it also helps to have plenty of patience. Example: A beefy man in a jock will always get my attention. Example: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.» atraer + Posesvio + atención = catch + Posesivo + attention ; capture + Posesivo + attention ; grasp + Posesivo + attention ; garner + Posesivo + attention ; get + Posesivo + attention ; attract + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector. Example: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability. Example: This novel grasps the attention of the reader from the opening pages, creating expectancy in their heart. Example: The key is to find something that captivates them or garners their attention and it also helps to have plenty of patience. Example: A beefy man in a jock will always get my attention. Example: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed.» a la atención de = c/o (care of) [Abreviatura usada principalmente en las cartas] .
Example: Letters and cards of condolence can be sent to: The Lubetzkys, c/o David Lubetzky, 1250 H Street, D.C. 20005.» buscar ser el centro de atención = seek + the limelight .
Example: She isn't someone who seeks the limelight but it's hard not to draw attention to yourself when you travel to New Zealand to compete and come home with a swag of medals.» búsqueda de atención = attention-seeking .
Example: Attention-seeking is the most common type of misbehaviour in children.» capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span .
Example: In suburban areas, the library is predominantly a children's library and should be geared to the needs, the noise level, and the attention span of the youthful population.» captar la atención = hold + attention ; catch + Posesivo + eye ; rivet + the attention .
Example: The faculty status issue continues to hold considerable attention among academic librarians. Example: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye. Example: It was one of those books we all are always looking for that rivets the attention of to non-literary, reluctant readers as well as to literary readers.» captar + Posesivo + atención = catch + Posesivo + attention ; attract + Posesivo + attention ; capture + Posesivo + attention ; grasp + Posesivo + attention ; get + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector. Example: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed. Example: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability. Example: This novel grasps the attention of the reader from the opening pages, creating expectancy in their heart. Example: A beefy man in a jock will always get my attention.» centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention ; focus + attention .
Example: Our reading may fix all its attention on this element, in which case, as many readers do, we concentrate on the what-happens-next part of the narrative. Example: Much attention was focused specifically on the cataloguing and organisation of nonbook materials in the early 1970s.» centrar la atención en = train + a spotlight on ; put + a spotlight on ; spotlight + fall on ; spotlight + focus on ; throw + a/the spotlight on .
Example: A study of the local newspapers can be used to train a spotlight, so to speak, on a local community. Example: The article 'Electronic security has put a spotlight on theft' concludes that electronic theft detection systems are the single most effective deterrent to library material loss. Example: As analysis allows the spotlight to fall on those portions of the community that are unserved, an imperative next step involves outreach efforts that are specifically targetted to those groups. Example: When a framework of marketing is established to guide the planning process, the spotlight becomes focussed on the client = Cuando el marketing actúa de guía del proceso de planificación, la atención se centra en el cliente. Example: The media's job is to throw the spotlight on what is of interest to the public.» centro de atención = centre of attention ; limelight ; centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA] ; centre stage ; focus of concern ; focus of interest ; focus of attention ; focus .
Example: Gimmicky events are not very useful: they entertain for a while but do not put book buying and reading at the center of attention. Example: An enquirer upstaged by a virtuoso parade of knowledge may be unwilling to venture into the limelight again. Example: The speakers will explain what actions have been taken to ensure that freedom of access to information remains the centrepiece of library philosophy in these difficult times. Example: The European Community's highly visible campaign to establish a unified economy by the end of 1992 has brought the EC to the centre stage of world affairs. Example: In an era of exploding medical expenses, the linkage between health care providers and insurers becomes a focus of concern because its improvement is necessary if costs are to be contained. Example: In an area study the emphasis should be about equal, in a case or comparative study it should be graded depending on the focus of interest. Example: As most disabled students have been paraplegics, the focus of attention has been on wheelchair access and assistance. Example: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.» centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre .
Example: Funding for advice centres can originate from any one of four government departments: the Department of Trade, the Home Office, the Lord Chancellor's Office and the Department of the Environment.» colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness ; smother + Nombre + with kindness .
Example: But somewhere between killing them with kindness and berating them at boot camps, there must be another way. Example: Her father is no ogre, but since her mother and sister's died her father has basically smothered her with kindness, not allowing her any freedom.» competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + Posesivo + attention ; vie for + Posesivo + attention .
Example: The two media, rather than competing for children's attention, have complementary roles to play in the literary development of young people. Example: Before the optical disc and CD ROM-based systems have yet to take hold in the market, another optical format -- the optical memory card -- is vying for attention.» comportamiento para llamar la atención = attention-seeking behaviour .
Example: Excessive crying, pawing, and other attention-seeking behaviors can be a sign of your cat's overdependence on you.» con atención = attentively .
Example: The author encourages the reference librarian to listen attentively to children's questions, to be familiar with local school curricula and with currently popular television programmes, films and electronic games.» concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus .
Example: We will not disserve readers by instructing them through our subject headings in nonbiased terminology; we will, in fact, be keeping all of our readers in focus.» conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + the spotlight ; grab + the spotlight ; grab + the limelight .
Example: It is ironic that archivists have watched librarians capture the 'preservation spotlight'. Example: The article is entitled 'Citizens grab spotlight at Scarborough library'. Example: He was unhappy about Rosecrans grabbing the limelight and just getting too big for his breeches and decided to let him stew a little bit.» con toda la atención puesta en = riveted to .
Example: What keeps you riveted to the action of his plays or movies is the certain knowledge that sooner or later these characters will be at each other's throats.» dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call .
Example: The article 'Robert Nawrocki sounds a wake-up call for records managers' reports an interview with the President of ARMA (Association of Records Managers and Administrators) International.» de atención al público = front-of-house .
Example: My role is extremely varied and each day could involve working with staff from all departments including front-of-house, marketing, backstage and box office.» de atención básica = preattentive .
Example: We were interested in the impact of epilepsy and its treatment on preattentive cognitive functions and enrolled 107 subjects.» de atención primaria = preattentive .
Example: We were interested in the impact of epilepsy and its treatment on preattentive cognitive functions and enrolled 107 subjects.» deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration .
Example: Applications of bibliographic data conversion warrant serious consideration given their availability and inexpensiveness.» dedicar atención = devote + Posesivo + attention ; give + Nombre + attention .
Example: The cataloger, by being relieved of the onerous clerical burden of reorganizing the catalog, is free to devote professional attention to making the catalog a more responsive and useful tool. Example: The only way chippies like her will stop acting so cheap is if men stop giving them attention.» dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to ; pay + attention to .
Example: An alphabetical arrangement was out of the question in so aggressively international an enterprise, and they turned their minds to systematic arrangement. Example: Scant attention is paid to evaluation and the needs of users.» dedicar la debida atención a = pay + due attention to .
Example: At the times of the economic boom airlines celebrated the abundance of passengers without paying due attention to assessing potential risks.» dedicar más atención a = pay + more attention to .
Example: Do you feel your boyfriend is paying more attention to his friends than to you?.» dedicar mayor atención a = pay + greater attention to .
Example: Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.» dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention (to) ; turn + Posesivo + thoughts .
Example: This is an area to which bibliometricians could usefully turn their attention. Example: There seems to be increasing support for the belief that the economy is still in decline, so companies will now be turning their thoughts to cost savings.» dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem .
Example: It is to these problems that we must now turn our attention.» déficit de atención = attention deficit .
Example: Some individuals display both hyperactivity and attention deficit, but in others one or the other component dominates.» demandar + Posesivo + atención = demand + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Meanwhile, there are two nettlesome problems that continue to demand his attention.» departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department .
Example: The introduction of a customer service department has improved relations between library staff and the public.» despertar la atención = arouse + attention ; give + wake-up call .
Example: This computer-assisted instruction (CAI) system has gradually aroused wide attention and interest and is commonly accepted by Taiwanese educational circles. Example: This organisation gave a wake-up call to governments, non-governmental organisations and the general public to begin or extend literacy by the year 2000.» desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention .
Example: The global war on terror is diverting attention from the main causes of instability: poverty, disease, environment.» dirigir la atención = put + focus .
Example: Tonight's vote puts the focus back where it rightly belongs -- on the issue of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.» dirigir la atención a = turn to ; direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward) .
Example: We shall turn to this distinction very shortly. Example: People direct their attention to where there is immediate concern or personal interest.» dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention (to) ; turn + Posesivo + thoughts .
Example: This is an area to which bibliometricians could usefully turn their attention. Example: There seems to be increasing support for the belief that the economy is still in decline, so companies will now be turning their thoughts to cost savings.» dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem .
Example: It is to these problems that we must now turn our attention.» disfrutar de la atención = bask in + attention .
Example: If you're the type of person who enjoys basking in attention, step out of the limelight and give others a chance to shine.» disputarse la atención de Alguien = vie for + Posesivo + attention ; compete for + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Before the optical disc and CD ROM-based systems have yet to take hold in the market, another optical format -- the optical memory card -- is vying for attention. Example: The two media, rather than competing for children's attention, have complementary roles to play in the literary development of young people.» distraer la atención = distract + Posesivo + attention .
Example: We must not allow it to distract our attention from the more fundamental and intractable problems on which our grand tradition is floundering.» distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention .
Example: The global war on terror is diverting attention from the main causes of instability: poverty, disease, environment.» en el foco de atención = in the spotlight .
Example: We can see these challenges very clearly manifested in the highly public scrutiny of architects, lawyers, social workers, accountants, and doctors, to name only those in the most recent spotlight.» exigir + Posesivo + atención = demand + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Meanwhile, there are two nettlesome problems that continue to demand his attention.» fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention .
Example: Our reading may fix all its attention on this element, in which case, as many readers do, we concentrate on the what-happens-next part of the narrative.» fijar la atención en = fixate on .
Example: She doesn't settle for anything less than everyone in the room fixating on her, and every pair of eyes is indeed happy to oblige.» fijarse con atención = watch + closely .
Example: Watch closely as the tag number is entered = Fíjate atentamente cómo se introduce el número de la etiqueta.» hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from .
Example: The injection of foreign ownership into the debate over the privatisation of federal agencies has deflected attention from critical domestic concerns of economic efficiency and operational optimisation.» horario de atención al público = opening hours [Número de horas que una biblioteca está abierta al público, de lunes a domingo] ; hours of operation ; banking hours [Generalmente aplicado a los bancos] .
Example: Cuts in the 1988 budget have resulted in cuts in opening hours, staff hours, and book budget. Example: Days and hours of operation are always weather-dependent and can result in earlier closures without notice. Example: Standard banking hours are 9.30am-4pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am-5pm Friday, but some banks are open on Saturday mornings.» interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention .
Example: Sit where numerous momentary distractions constantly interrupt your attention and even the most willing reader will feel like giving up after a short time.» lamar la atención = eye + catch .
Example: As Klaus's acute observations are unhampered by romantic ideals, his eye catches the plastic trash by the roadway as well as the colors of moss on the landing strip.» leer con atención = peruse .
Example: A summary differs from an abstract in that it assumes that the reader will have the opportunity to peruse the accompanying text.» llamada de atención = heads up ; wake-up call ; slap on the wrist .
Example: The article is entitled 'Heads up: confronting the selection and access issues of electronic journals'. Example: These incidents should serve as a wake-up call for libraries planning a move. Example: It is hard to believe that the public will see a reprimand in this case as anything more than a slap on the wrist.» llamar la atención = call + attention to ; excite attention ; grab + Posesivo + attention ; catch + Posesivo + eye ; strike + Posesivo + fancy ; stand out ; make + Reflexivo + conspicuous ; cut + a dash ; seek + attention ; make + heads turn ; catch + Posesivo + fancy ; peak + Posesivo + interest ; make + a splash ; make + a big noise ; hit + home ; turn + heads ; make + a statement ; jump out at ; increase + Posesivo + awareness ; catch + Posesivo + interest ; take + Posesivo + fancy ; grab + Posesivo + fancy .
Example: The attention of the borrower is thus called to the presence of crossreferences. Example: Bright new copies of an unknown book naturally excite more attention than old 'readers' soiled from overuse. Example: Online and CD-ROM vendor literature should be read with caution: its aim is to grab attention and to sell. Example: Some people do actually seek for fiction by title and author, or by author, rather than simply browsing along the shelves hoping for something to catch their eye. Example: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy. Example: Three national library catalogues stand out as highly important sources of general bibliography. Example: Even so, birds must balance the benefits of flashy feathers with the risks of making themselves conspicuous to sharp-eyed predators. Example: He soon cut a dash with his liberal but pragmatic solutions to problems besetting the building industry in Sydney. Example: In addition, children are always seeking attention from their parents. Example: Be the centre of attention and make heads turn at any red carpet event with this new body lotion!. Example: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep. Example: Now he plays with lots of kids and is frequently with different children each day depending upon which game or activity peaks his interest. Example: Israeli wine may be young, but it's making a splash worldwide. Example: Everyone here has made a big noise in support of the University of Maryland to the tune of $1000 or more. Example: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home. Example: She is one of those ultra sexy, smoking hot women who turn heads when they walk past anyone. Example: This unique style will appeal to the individual who wants to stand out, make a statement and swim against the stream. Example: The one thing that really jumped out at me was his comment that 'if you live in the neighborhood you're part of the problem'. Example: Marvin describes what he has tried to do to increase awareness about minorities: hold workshops, talk about his experiences, and write about it. Example: He was a real Renaissance man, dabbling in anything that caught his interest. Example: In her monthly contribution to the magazine, she rhapsodises about anything fashion-related that has taken her fancy. Example: Any idea that grabs her fancy becomes a springboard for creativity.» llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles ; censure ; give + Nombre + a rap on/over the knuckles .
Example: Accrediting agencies leave a lot to be desired; at best they rap people's knuckles = Las agencia de homologación dejan mucho que desear; en los mejores casos le llaman la atención a la gente. Example: This agreement must build in incentives to participating libraries as well as methods of censuring those participants which do not fulfil their obligations to the other participating libraries in the network = Este acuerdo debe incorporar incentivos para las bibliotecas participantes así cómo la forma de llamarle la atención a aquellos participantes que no cumplan sus obligaciones con las otras bibliotecas de la red. Example: I expect Olivia will make her sit in the corner, give her a rap on the knuckles, or at least, lecture her on the rewards of discipline and hard work.» llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of ; draw .
Example: The party raged into the early morning hours drawing the attention of police, who have increased patrols in the area because of end of the year partying. Example: The resulting shouting match drew a passing plain-clothes policewoman who tried to break it up.» llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention .
Example: The answers to the second question, 'Which features of the book caused my responses?' are already becoming clear: what it was in me that was engaged, provoked, stimulated; what it was in the book that held my attention.» llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to ; pull + Nombre + to ; bring + Nombre + into the public eye ; raise + awareness ; enhance + awareness ; train + a spotlight on ; put + a spotlight on ; throw + a/the spotlight on .
Example: Collins draws attention to the major initiatives taken by the Statistical Office of the European Communities in the use of data banks to promote the rapid transmission of data. Example: Look around your favorite retail stores -- what grabs your attention and pulls you to a product?. Example: Superman actor Christopher Reeve's 1995 injury has brought this health problem into the public eye in recent years. Example: All libraries must clearly help to raise awareness in this way. Example: The aim was to enhance awareness of the wealth of published statistical data available and to show its value as a decision making aid for the business person. Example: A study of the local newspapers can be used to train a spotlight, so to speak, on a local community. Example: The article 'Electronic security has put a spotlight on theft' concludes that electronic theft detection systems are the single most effective deterrent to library material loss. Example: The media's job is to throw the spotlight on what is of interest to the public.» llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand ; slap + Nombre + down ; admonish ; slap + Nombre + on the wrist ; objurgate ; call + Nombre + to order .
Example: At the next division and department head meeting, Kobitsky was reprimanded and told that she should learn to be an administrator and conduct herself accordingly = En la siguiente reunión de directores de división y departamento, Kobitsky fue amonestada y se le dijo que debería aprender a ser una administradora y actuar consecuentemente. Example: Not to put too fine a point on this, and slap me down if I am being rude, but from the questions you are asking I do not think you are ready for a project of this scope. Example: For nearly half a century librarians have been admonished to use history as a means to prevent mistakes and solve problems. Example: After he was allegedly caught using steroids and slapped on the wrist he stopped using them and his ranking plummeted. Example: On being objurgated for breaking the ranks, and asked whether he thought he could beat the enemy single-handed, replied naively, 'Maybe'. Example: But I got pissed and eventually called her to order when I could no longer take her insults and rudeness.» llamar + Posesivo + atención = attract + Posesivo + attention ; capture + Posesivo + attention ; catch + Posesivo + attention ; grasp + Posesivo + attention ; garner + Posesivo + attention ; get + Posesivo + attention .
Example: A few minutes spent with teacher and pupils talking about books conversationally in a by-the-way fashion serves the double purpose of preparing the right set of mind for reading while at the same time attracting attention to books that might be enjoyed. Example: Materials that capture the attention of reluctant readers divert their focus from the negative doubts of ability. Example: Since these original initiatives were launched, however, the information superhighway idea has caught the attention of a diverse group of companies in the private sector. Example: This novel grasps the attention of the reader from the opening pages, creating expectancy in their heart. Example: The key is to find something that captivates them or garners their attention and it also helps to have plenty of patience. Example: A beefy man in a jock will always get my attention.» mantener la atención = stay + focused .
Example: Staying focused can be tough with a constant stream of employees, clients, emails, and phone calls demanding your attention.» mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention .
Example: The answers to the second question, 'Which features of the book caused my responses?' are already becoming clear: what it was in me that was engaged, provoked, stimulated; what it was in the book that held my attention.» merecer atención = merit + attention ; be worthy of + attention ; deserve + attention ; warrant + attention .
Example: The physical description of maps also merits special attention. Example: Two prolific series are worthy of special attention. Example: Regional literature deserves continuous attention of library staff. Example: Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention.» mirar con atención = watch + closely .
Example: Watch closely as the tag number is entered = Fíjate atentamente cómo se introduce el número de la etiqueta.» monopolizar la atención = steal + the show ; steal + Posesivo + scene ; steal + Posesivo + thunder ; steal + the limelight [De manera inesperada, sin ser lo previsto] ; steal + the spotlight [De manera inesperada, sin ser lo previsto] ; hog + attention .
Example: The article is entitled 'Did Paris Steal the Show for American Library Innovations?'. Example: But once again her little sister, famous as Kate if not more, is stealing her scene. Example: She said some of the most hurtful things a person could say and it was all because she was afraid I was going to steal her thunder. Example: Little in general is said about the retrieval side of the systems: document analysis has stolen the limelight. Example: It is her big screen debut tonight, so Katy Perry would have wanted to ensure nobody stole the spotlight. Example: When she's not hogging attention from her parents, she loves playing frisbee and snuggling with her two big brothers.» mostrador de atención al público = service desk ; public service desk ; service counter .
Example: The system works best at small branches with only one service desk and an integrated collection. Example: Information service quality largely depends on the person at the public service desk who should have no qualms about working with people of any age, minority group, religious or socio-economic background. Example: It was decided, for example, that service counters should serve fewer readers that in the round reading room at the BL Reference Division.» mostrador de atención al usuario = service area .
Example: Each library will have to determine how long the shifts at the service area will be = Cada biblioteca tendrá que determinar la duración de los turnos en el mostrador de atención al usuario.» necesitar atención = beg + attention ; warrant + attention .
Example: The problems and needs of providing such information beg the attention of the entire library community. Example: Literacy teaching is not a burning issue in library education but it warrants attention.» necesitar + Posesivo + atención completa = be a full-time job .
Example: She was often a little too bold and way too trusting and it was a full-time job keeping her out of danger.» necesitar + Posesivo + atención exclusiva = be a full-time job .
Example: She was often a little too bold and way too trusting and it was a full-time job keeping her out of danger.» necesitar + Posesivo + atención total = be a full-time job .
Example: She was often a little too bold and way too trusting and it was a full-time job keeping her out of danger.» nivel de atención = attention span .
Example: In suburban areas, the library is predominantly a children's library and should be geared to the needs, the noise level, and the attention span of the youthful population.» no prestar atención = disregard [Pincha en para ver otras palabras que comienzan con este prefijo] ; overlook ; close + the door on ; go + unheeded ; fly in + the face of ; close + Posesivo + ears to .
Example: Although the overwhelming majority of technologically-driven programmes disregard information problems and issues, there are encouraging signs of a growing awareness of the need for information-driven. Example: This can only achieved by examining the literature of the subject area thoroughly for any isolates that might possibly have been overlooked. Example: Librarians cannot afford to close the door on current issues. Example: Despite all the evidence of bibliographic progress in the country during the 19th century, the expressed call for a form of national bibliographical control went unheeded. Example: If a planned activity flies in the face of human nature, its success will be only as great as the non-human factors can ensure. Example: She closed her ears to fact that Mr. Jackson overdosed.» no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that .
Example: The media have regularly stoked public feelings of shame by affirming that English football fans are synonymous with hooliganism, overlooking the fact that not all fans are 'hooligans'.» no prestar la suficiente atención = give + Nombre + short shrift .
Example: Working on a report, statistics, or other assigned tasks while on duty must never cause a librarian to give short shrift to a question.» oficina de atención al cliente = front office .
Example: In most business offices there are two distinct types of employees: those who work in the front office and those who work in the back office.» para acaparar la atención = attention-grabbing ; for effect .
Example: Another way to come up with attention-grabbing headlines is to put yourself in your client's shoes. Example: This article argues in favour of the term 'conservator' rather than 'restorer' of books as the former does not conjure up a picture of the Victorian artisan vandalising documents with irreversible treatments simply for effect.» para llamar la atención = for effect ; attention-grabbing .
Example: This article argues in favour of the term 'conservator' rather than 'restorer' of books as the former does not conjure up a picture of the Victorian artisan vandalising documents with irreversible treatments simply for effect. Example: Another way to come up with attention-grabbing headlines is to put yourself in your client's shoes.» pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus ; take + centre stage ; take + the stage .
Example: Once the library's mission has been developed into a working philosophy of service, then the operational functions of management come into serious focus. Example: Two major and apparently contradictory themes have emerged and taken centre stage in the management literature in the last several years. Example: Popular involvement in justice was integral from the beginning and never lost, even as, over time, legal professionalism grew and developed and lawyers and judges took the stage.» personal de atención al público = front-of-house staff .
Example: It is crucial that all front-of-house staff are briefed on the evacuation procedures in the event of a fire or other issue before the audience arrive.» poner atención = lend + an ear ; listen (to) .
Example: Secondly, the teacher should just 'lend an ear' and not actively take part in the discussion. Example: Only through listening to words in print being spok