This is the 4382nd most frequent Portuguese word.
atentar
"Atentar" means to pay attention to, notice, or attempt something.
In this example, "atentar" means "to tease" or "bother," often in a playful manner.
Ela gosta de atentar seus colegas com brincadeiras durante as reuniões.
She likes to tease her colleagues with jokes during meetings.
Here, "atentar" is used in the sense of "attempting against," indicating an assault or threat.
O criminoso foi acusado de atentar contra a segurança nacional.
The criminal was accused of attacking national security.
In this context, "atentar" is used to mean "pay attention to" or "focus on".