← Back to Fala2Me
inattentive
[/ɪnəˈtɛntɪv/]
adjective
desatento
1.
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
The inattentive student missed the important announcement.
O aluno desatento perdeu o anúncio importante.
2.
negligent or careless in duty or responsibility
An inattentive driver poses a serious safety risk.
Um motorista desatento representa um risco grave de segurança.
NYC Slang
out of it; spaced out
Synonyms
absent-minded
distracted
negligent
careless
unmindful
heedless
Antonyms
attentive
focused
mindful
careful
alert
observant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desatento
most common usage
São Paulo
desatento
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
desatento
standard usage
Portugal
desatento
standard usage, also 'distraído' is common
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's head in the clouds
not paying attention
with one's mind elsewhere
absent without leave
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →