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attenzione

attention

noun aht-tehn-TSYOH-neh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: from Latin 'attentio', a stretching toward

Also means

care

Usage Note

Attenzione is feminine and also serves as a warning shout, 'watch out!', often on signs. You say fare attenzione a ('to pay attention to') and prestare attenzione. Its plural attenzioni can mean attentive gestures or courtesies toward someone.

Examples

"Fai attenzione alla strada."

Natural Translation

Pay attention to the road.

Literal Translation

Make attention to-the road.

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