Kilo Lingo

/atentaˈmente/

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Translation

attentively; yours sincerely

Word origin

Formed from the adjective atento plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente. Atento comes from Latin attentus ('attentive'), from attendere ('to attend to').

Origin
Latin
Root
attentus
English cognates
attentive, attention

Examples

alumnos .

The pupils were listening attentively to the teacher.

firmarlo.

I read the contract carefully before signing it.

: , María López.

She ended the letter like this: yours sincerely, María López.

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Watch carefully and you will see the mistake.

agradezco . , .

I thank you for your help. Yours sincerely, the director.

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This word is part of lesson 82.