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Llamar la atención

To attract attention / To catch the eye / To stand out

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Has two meanings: to attract attention (neutral/positive) or to tell someone off (negative). Context makes it clear which is meant.

See It in Context

Su vestido llamó la atención de todos en la sala.

Her dress attracted everyone's attention in the room.

El jefe le llamó la atención por llegar tarde.

The boss told him off for arriving late.

—¿Qué te llamó la atención? —El diseño tan original.

—What caught your eye? —The very original design.