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distracted
[/dɪˈstræktɪd/]
adjective
distraído
1.
unable to concentrate or give full attention to something
She was distracted during the meeting and missed important details.
Ela estava distraída durante a reunião e perdeu detalhes importantes.
2.
having one's attention drawn away from something
He was distracted by the noise outside the window.
Ele estava distraído pelo barulho lá fora da janela.
3.
mentally preoccupied or troubled
She seemed distracted and worried about something.
Ela parecia distraída e preocupada com algo.
NYC Slang
spaced out, zoned out
Synonyms
inattentive
unfocused
preoccupied
absent-minded
scattered
Antonyms
focused
attentive
concentrated
engaged
alert
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
distraído
most common usage
São Paulo
distraído / desatento
desatento also used colloquially
Rio de Janeiro
distraído / ligero
ligero sometimes used informally
Portugal
distraído
standard usage, also desatento
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's head in the clouds
not all there
miles away
com a cabeça nas nuvens
estar com a mente em outro lugar
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