adverb
atentamente
attentively
Forma cortés de terminar una carta o mensaje para mostrar respeto y buena educación hacia la persona que lo recibe.
Definition & meaning
Atentamente means “sincerely” or “yours faithfully” when used to close a formal letter or email.
It can also mean “attentively” or “carefully,” describing an action performed with attention.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adverb formed from the feminine form of atento (“attentive”) and the suffix -mente, which often corresponds to “-ly” in English.
Synonyms & antonyms
- cordialmente — “cordially”; a warmer formal closing.
- cuidadosamente — “carefully”; emphasizes care rather than attention.
- distraídamente — “absentmindedly”; an antonym when referring to attention.
- descuidadamente — “carelessly”; emphasizes a lack of care.
Common phrases & collocations
Make “atentamente” part of your vocabulary.
Build your Spanish vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
El profesor escuchó atentamente las preguntas de sus alumnos.adverb
The teacher listened attentively to his students' questions.
Keep exploring Spanish
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad