attentive

attento

Che ascolta o osserva con cura per notare e capire le cose.

In inglese semplice: Listening or watching carefully so that you notice and understand things.

• The students were attentive.
• An attentive listener noticed the change in her voice.
• Are you attentive to small details when you read?

Come si usa: attentive to something (Be attentive to the instructions before you begin.)

Sinonimi: alert, observant, focused

Contrari: inattentive, distracted

Espressioni comuni: attentive listener, attentive audience, attentive student

premuroso, attento

Che presta attenzione ai bisogni di qualcuno e lo tratta con gentilezza.

In inglese semplice: Taking care to notice what someone needs and treat them kindly.

• The waiter was very attentive.
• Her husband is attentive to her needs.
• Guests praised the hotel's attentive service.

Come si usa: attentive to someone/something (The nurse was attentive to each patient's needs.)

Sinonimi: considerate, thoughtful, caring

Contrari: inconsiderate, neglectful

Espressioni comuni: attentive staff, attentive service, attentive to someone