atentamente
/aˌtentaˈmente/
In Spanish, 'best regards' can be expressed as atentamente. Wiktionary also lists cordialmente.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| atentamente | /aˌtentaˈmente/ |
| cordialmente | /koɾˌdjalˈmente/ |
These terms are used as polite closings for letters or emails. Atentamente is a common formal closing that literally means 'attentively'.
Which one should you use?
Atentamente is the standard, formal way to close a professional letter or email, similar to 'Sincerely'. Cordialmente is slightly less formal than atentamente and implies a warmer, more friendly professional tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
While many closings use adverbs, the noun phrase Saludos cordiales is a common way to express 'Kind regards' in modern emails.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌtentaˈmente/
Did you know?
- The closing Su atento servidor is a highly formal, old-fashioned way to end a letter, which translates to 'Your attentive servant'.
- The Latin root of atentamente is 'mēns', meaning 'mind', suggesting that being 'attentive' is an act of the mind.
- In Spanish, a professional closing like atentamente focuses more on the writer's focus on the recipient than on the recipient's well-being.
Examples in context
- Atentamente.Best regards.This example shows how to use atentamente as a closing.Tatoeba #501221 by Shishir, translation #4299336 by Globetrotter
Example conversation
Mateo is finishing a formal email to Sofía.
- MateoHola Sofía, adjunto el informe final.Hello Sofía, I attach the final report.
- SofíaGracias Mateo, lo revisaré hoy mismo.Thank you Mateo, I will review it today.
- MateoPerfecto, quedo atento a sus comentarios. Atentamente.Perfect, I look forward to your comments. Best regards.
- SofíaMuy bien, hablamos luego.Very well, we will talk later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “best regards” translations and entries atentamente, cordialmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atentamente, cordialmente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
