oblivious state
[/əˈblɪviəs steɪt/]
noun phrasepl: oblivious states
estado de esquecimento / estado de desatenção
1. A condition of being unaware, unmindful, or forgetful of something; a state of complete lack of knowledge or consciousness about something
He was in an oblivious state, completely unaware of the chaos happening around him.
Ele estava em um estado de esquecimento, completamente desatento ao caos que acontecia ao seu redor.
2. A mental condition characterized by inattention or absent-mindedness
She entered an oblivious state while reading her book and missed her stop on the bus.
Ela entrou em um estado de desatenção enquanto lia seu livro e perdeu sua parada no ônibus.
3. A condition of being absorbed or preoccupied with something to the exclusion of external awareness
Lost in an oblivious state of concentration, the musician didn't notice the standing ovation.
Perdido em um estado de esquecimento de concentração, o músico não notou a ovação de pé.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe moments of distraction or mental absence. In Brazilian culture, it's often associated with daydreaming (devaneio) and is frequently used in casual conversation. In the United States, it's often referenced in contexts of technology overuse or ADHD. The concept resonates across both cultures as a universal human experience of mental disconnection.
NYC Slang
zoned out / in the zone / spaced out / out of it
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