Spanish Phrase
Esto hace que parezca atento y profesional.
Meaning
The sentence means “This makes it look attentive and professional.” It is used to comment on something (a design, a behavior, a presentation) that gives the impression of being careful and competent.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to highlight that a particular choice or action creates a polished, diligent image—e.g., a well‑designed email signature, a neatly organized workspace, or a courteous tone of voice.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estohacequeparezcaatentoyprofesional
Causative construction "hace que"
"Hace que" introduces a clause that expresses a result; it is always followed by the subjunctive mood.
Subjunctive after "hace que"
Because the clause is dependent on a cause, the verb "parezca" is in the present subjunctive, not the indicative.
Adjectives agreement
"Atento" and "profesional" agree in gender and number with the implied subject (it/esto, neuter).
Conjunction "y"
The conjunction "y" simply links two adjectives that describe the same quality.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te gusta el nuevo formato del informe?
Do you like the new format of the report?
Sí, esto hace que parezca atento y profesional.
Yes, this makes it look attentive and professional.
✕Common Mistakes
Esto hace que parece atento y profesional.
After "hace que" you must use the subjunctive, not the indicative.
Esto hace que parezca atenta y profesional.
The subject "esto" is neuter, so the masculine form "atento" is used.
Esto hace que parezca atento y profesionalmente.
Use the adjective "profesional" here, not the adverb "profesionalmente".
↔Alternatives
Esto le da un aire atento y profesional.
This gives it an attentive and professional air.
Con esto parece más atento y profesional.
With this it looks more attentive and professional.
Esto transmite una imagen atenta y profesional.
This conveys an attentive and professional image.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, the causative "hace que" always triggers the subjunctive, even when the result is factual. Learners often mistakenly use the indicative (e.g., "hace que parece"). Also, remember that adjectives must match the gender of the implied noun; with "esto" (neuter) the default masculine form is used.