What does atentar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word atentar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use atentar in Spanish.

The word atentar in Spanish means attempt to do, put at risk, violate private property rights, make an attempt on 's life. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word atentar

attempt to do

verbo intransitivo (agredir, atacar) (illegal act)

Dos hombres armados atentaron contra el presidente.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Gerard made an attempt to rob a bank but was caught by the police.

put at risk

verbo intransitivo (actuar con negligencia)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La empresa fue multada por atentar contra la salud pública.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Dumping chemical waste into the lake puts public health at risk.

violate private property rights

locución verbal (robar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los ladrones atentaron contra la propiedad privada y fueron capturados.
The thieves violated private property rights and were caught.

make an attempt on 's life

locución verbal (intento de asesinato)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Martín atentó contra su vida e intentó suicidarse.
Martin made an attempt on his life and tried to commit suicide.

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