is disconnected from

[/ɪz dɪsəˈnɛktəd frəm/]
verb phrase
está desconectado de / está desligado de / está separado de
1. To be no longer connected to something physically or electronically
The phone is disconnected from the charger.
O telefone está desconectado do carregador.
2. To be separated from or lacking a relationship with something
He feels disconnected from reality.
Ele se sente desconectado da realidade.
3. To lack communication or interaction with someone
She is disconnected from her family.
Ela está desconectada de sua família.
4. To be without logical connection or coherence
The plot is disconnected from the main theme.
A trama está desconectada do tema principal.
In Brazilian culture, being 'desconectado' can refer both to literal technological disconnection (very common phrase in digital age) and metaphorical emotional or social disconnection. The phrase reflects modern concerns about mental health awareness and digital communication. In American usage, it frequently describes emotional or psychological separation, often used in therapeutic or personal development contexts.
NYC Slang
ain't plugged in / out of the loop / ghosting someone (in social context)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is separated fromis detached fromis isolated fromis cut off fromis unrelated to
Antonyms / Antônimos
is connected tois linked tois attached tois engaged withis related to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
está desconectado de / está desligado de
Most common usage in informal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tá desconectado de / tá fora de
Colloquial usage with 'tá' contraction; 'fora de' emphasizes being out of touch
São Paulo
está desconectado de / está separado de
Preference for more formal register in business contexts
Portugal
está desligado de / está separado de
Portuguese European tends to use 'desligado' more frequently for emotional detachment

Related Words

disconnectdisconnectedconnectionseparationdetachmentisolation

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of touch
in a world of one's own
not on the same page
living in a bubble
tuned out
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