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distraction

[/dɪˈstrækʃən/]
nounfemininepl: distractions
distração
1. The action or state of being distracted from something
The loud noise was a constant distraction during the exam.
O barulho alto foi uma distração constante durante o exame.
2. Something that prevents someone from concentrating or gives their attention to something else
Social media is a major distraction for students.
As redes sociais são uma grande distração para os estudantes.
3. An activity or entertainment that diverts attention or provides amusement
Watching movies is a pleasant distraction from work stress.
Assistir filmes é uma distração agradável do estresse do trabalho.
4. The state of being extremely agitated or confused
He was in a state of distraction after receiving the bad news.
Ele estava em um estado de distração após receber a má notícia.
Synonyms
interruptiondiversiondisruptioninterferencepreoccupation
Antonyms
concentrationfocusattentionattentiveness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distração
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
distração
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'cabeça no ar' for absent-mindedness
São Paulo
distração
Standard usage
Portugal
distração
Standard usage, equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a welcome distraction
without distraction
create a distraction
mental distraction
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