prestes atención

pay attention

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pay attention Used with the subjunctive form prestes, often in commands or requests. With no le or me, it means “pay attention”; with no le prestes atención, it means “don’t pay attention.”

SP: Es importante que prestes atención en clase.

EN: It’s important that you pay attention in class.

No le prestes atención a lo que él dijo.

Don't pay attention to what he said.

No me prestes atención.

Don't pay any attention to me.

No prestes atención a lo que dicen los demás.

Don't pay attention to what others say.

— Ne Zha (2019)

Quiero que prestes atención.

I want you to pay attention.

No le prestes atención.

Don't pay attention to him.

— La asistenta (2025)