absent state
[/ˈæbsənt steɪt/]
noun phrasepl: absent states
estado de ausência
1. A condition of being physically or mentally not present; a state of distraction or lack of attention
The student's absent state during the lecture resulted in poor understanding of the material.
O estado de ausência do aluno durante a aula resultou em má compreensão do material.
2. A medical or psychological condition characterized by dissociation or loss of consciousness
The doctor noted the patient's absent state and recommended further neurological evaluation.
O médico observou o estado de ausência do paciente e recomendou avaliação neurológica adicional.
3. A daydreaming or distracted mental condition
She stared out the window in an absent state, lost in her thoughts.
Ela olhava pela janela em um estado de ausência, perdida em seus pensamentos.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe moments of distraction or mental absence, particularly in educational, medical, and workplace contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used in psychological or medical discussions, while in the USA it may be more casually used to describe everyday daydreaming or lack of focus.
NYC Slang
spacing out; zone out; being in a daze
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