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    Distraído (en. Distracted)

    /distraˈiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who is absent or not paying attention to what is happening around them.
    He was so distracted that he didn't hear when they called him.
    Estaba tan distraído que no escuchó cuando lo llamaron.
    It refers to a person who gets carried away by various ideas or thoughts.
    He is a very intelligent student, but sometimes he appears distracted in class.
    Es un estudiante muy inteligente, pero a veces se muestra distraído en clase.
    Someone who has been unable to concentrate on a specific task.
    His mind was distracted, thinking about what he would do after work.
    Su mente estaba distraída, pensando en lo que haría después de trabajar.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'distract', which comes from the Latin 'distrahere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lost in his thoughts
    Mental state of being lost in ideas and not focusing on reality.
    distraído en sus pensamientos
    to be distracted
    Not paying attention to what is happening around you.
    estar distraído
    momentary distraction
    Temporary lack of attention that can occur in any situation.
    distracción momentánea

    Related Words

    distract
    To make someone lose attention from something.
    distraer
    distraction
    Something that diverts attention from the main activity.
    distracción
    scattered
    Not focused.
    disperso

    Slang Meanings

    To be daydreaming
    He is always daydreaming; he never realizes what is happening.
    Siempre está en la luna, nunca se da cuenta de lo que pasa.
    Not paying attention
    Today I was so distracted that I didn't see the traffic light.
    Hoy estaba tan distraído que no vi el semáforo.