prestai attenzione

I paid attention

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phrase Rare #33,337

I paid attention This is the first-person singular passato remoto of prestare attenzione, meaning “to pay attention.” It is mainly used in storytelling or written narration; in everyday speech, ho prestato attenzione is more common for the past. It can be followed by a person with a or by a clause introduced by a quello che.

IT: Prestai attenzione a ogni parola dell’insegnante.

EN: I paid attention to every word the teacher said.

Prestai attenzione a Tom.

I paid attention to Tom.

Non gli prestai attenzione.

I didn’t pay attention to him.

Non prestai attenzione.

I didn't pay attention.

Io non gli prestai attenzione.

I didn’t pay attention to him.

Io non prestai attenzione.

I didn't pay attention.

Prestai attenzione a quello che stava dicendo Tom.

I paid attention to what Tom was saying.

Io prestai attenzione.

I paid attention.