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    Absorto (en. Absorbed)

    /abˈsoɾ.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    One who is completely focused or attentive to something.
    He was absorbed in reading his favorite book.
    Estaba absorto en la lectura de su libro favorito.
    One who has been surprised or astonished by something.
    He was absorbed by the beauty of the landscape.
    Quedó absorto ante la belleza del paisaje.
    One who has lost track of time due to concentration.
    He was absorbed in his thoughts for hours.
    Estuvo absorto en sus pensamientos durante horas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'absortus', meaning 'to absorb' or 'to be absorbed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be absorbed
    To be totally focused or immersed in something.
    estar absorto

    Related Words

    absorb
    To make something integrate or become part of oneself.
    absorber
    astonished
    To feel surprise or astonishment at something.
    asombrado
    concentration
    The act of focusing on an object or activity.
    concentración

    Slang Meanings

    To be so focused that one does not notice what is happening around.
    He was so absorbed in his phone that he didn't hear anyone calling him.
    Estaba tan absorto en su teléfono que no escuchó a nadie llamarlo.
    To be extremely surprised by an unexpected situation.
    I was astonished when they told me the news.
    Quedé absorto cuando me contaron la noticia.