atentamente
/aˌtentaˈmente/
The English phrase "yours truly" can be expressed in Spanish using atentamente.
In Spanish, atentamente is used to sign off formal letters and emails and it translates to "attentively".
Meaning: closing in a note or letter (phrase)
Which one should you use?
While atentamente is the standard professional closing, sinceramente (sincerely) is often used in more personal but still respectful correspondence.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Atentamente is a standard, formal way to close a professional or business letter. Other formal options include Cordialmente, which translates to "cordially" and Le saluda atentamente, which can be translated as "Yours sincerely". For people with whom you have a close relationship, you should use the informal closing Con cariño, which means "with love".
How do you pronounce it?
/aˌtentaˈmente/
Did you know?
- While an English speaker might use 'yours truly' to refer to themselves in the third person, using atentamente in Spanish is strictly a functional closing and cannot be used as a substitute for the pronoun 'yo'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, using atentamente in a text message or a casual chat can be perceived as sarcastic or overly cold.
- In extremely formal or legal Spanish correspondence, you might see the expanded phrase Su atento y seguro servidor, which translates to 'Your attentive and sure servant'.
Examples in context
- Atentamente, Juan Pérez.Yours truly, Juan Pérez.
- Reciba un cordial saludo. Atentamente, la dirección.Receive a cordial greeting. Yours truly, the management.
- Atentamente, el comité organizador.Yours truly, the organizing committee.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a formal letter Mateo has to send.
- Mateo¿Cómo cierro esta carta formal?How do I close this formal letter?
- ElenaPuedes escribir atentamente al final.You can write yours truly at the end.
- MateoVale, pondré atentamente y mi nombre.Okay, I will put yours truly and my name.
- ElenaEso suena muy profesional, Mateo.That sounds very professional, Mateo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry atentamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
