atentamente
“atentamente” means “sincerely” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
sincerely
Also: yours faithfully
📝 In Action
Atentamente, Juan Pérez.
A1Sincerely, Juan Pérez.
Le saluda atentamente la gerencia.
B1Sincerely, the management.
attentively
Also: carefully
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes escucharon atentamente al profesor.
A2The students listened attentively to the teacher.
Por favor, lea atentamente las instrucciones.
A2Please read the instructions carefully.
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Which of these is the most appropriate use of 'atentamente'?
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From the Spanish word 'atenta' (attentive) and the Latin suffix '-mente' (which originally meant 'with the mind').
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'atentamente' in an email to my boss?
Yes, if the email is formal. However, if you have a friendly relationship, 'Saludos' (Regards) might be more natural.
Is 'atentamente' the same as 'atento'?
Not quite. 'Atento' describes a person (He is attentive), while 'atentamente' describes how something is done (He listened attentively).