Distracciones (en. Distractions)

/distrakˈθjones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Things that interrupt concentration.
Distractions at work can affect productivity.
Las distracciones en el trabajo pueden afectar la productividad.
Activities or entertainments that are not essential.
Distractions like watching television can be pleasant, but they also consume time.
Las distracciones como ver televisión pueden ser agradables, pero también consumen tiempo.
Elements that divert the mind from what is important.
It's easy to fall into distractions while studying for an exam.
Es fácil caer en distracciones mientras estudias para un examen.

Etymology

From the Latin 'distractio', which means the action of distracting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no distractions
It refers to an environment where one can concentrate without interruptions.
no hay distracciones
seek distractions
Finding activities to distance oneself from worries or boring tasks.
buscar distracciones

Related Words

distract
To divert attention from something.
distractar
concentration
The ability to focus the mind on a single task.
concentración
entertainment
An activity that takes time in an enjoyable way.
entretenimiento

Slang Meanings

Clear the mind.
I need some distractions to forget about the stress.
Necesito algunas distracciones para olvidarme del estrés.
Things that take you out of the routine.
Social media are very popular distractions these days.
Las redes sociales son unas distracciones muy populares hoy en día.