No. 9,727 in Spanish
atentan
"Atentan" means "they threaten" or "they attack."
In a sentence
Las acciones irresponsables atentan contra la seguridad de todos.
Irresponsible actions threaten everyone's safety.
In this sentence, "atentan" is used to mean 'threaten' or 'endanger', indicating actions that compromise safety.
Las políticas extremas atentan contra los valores fundamentales.
Extreme policies go against fundamental values.
Here "atentan" carries the meaning of 'contradict' or 'oppose', referring to actions that conflict with established principles.
Los comentarios inapropiados atentan contra la armonía del grupo.
Inappropriate comments undermine the harmony of the group.
In this example, "atentan" is used to signify 'undermine' or 'affect negatively', describing actions impairing collective harmony.
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