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    Distraídamente (en. Absently)

    /distrai̬ˈðamente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a way that reflects a lack of concentration or attention.
    Distractedly, she looked out the window without realizing how much time had passed.
    Distraídamente, miró por la ventana sin darse cuenta del tiempo que pasaba.
    Acting without fully paying attention to the task or situation.
    She spoke distractedly during the meeting, not understanding the important points.
    Habló distraídamente durante la reunión, sin entender los puntos importantes.
    With a behavior that implies lack of concentration.
    She was writing distractedly, while her mind wandered to other thoughts.
    Ella escribía distraídamente, mientras su mente vagaba en otros pensamientos.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'distraer' along with the adverbial suffix '-mente'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distractedly
    when someone acts in a distracted or forgetful manner.
    a distraídamente
    to look distractedly
    to observe something without paying attention to the details.
    mirar distraídamente

    Related Words

    to distract
    To divert attention from something.
    distraer
    distraction
    The action of distracting or being distracted.
    distracción
    distracted
    Not focused; having the mind elsewhere.
    distraído

    Slang Meanings

    In a carefree manner.
    He was distractedly around listening to music instead of studying.
    Estuvo distraídamente por ahí escuchando música en lugar de estudiar.
    Without paying attention to what is happening.
    Distractedly, he passed by without realizing the message.
    Distraídamente, pasó de largo sin darse cuenta del mensaje.