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distraído

dee-stra-EE-dohdis.tɾaj.ˈi.ðo

distracted, absent-minded

Also: scatterbrained
Latin America
A child holding an empty ice cream cone while looking at a colorful butterfly flying away, unaware that the ice cream scoop has fallen to the ground.

📝 In Action

Perdona, estaba distraído y no escuché lo que dijiste.

A2

Sorry, I was distracted and didn't hear what you said.

Mi hermano es muy distraído; siempre pierde sus llaves.

A2

My brother is very absent-minded; he's always losing his keys.

Caminaba por la calle con aire distraído, pensando en sus problemas.

B1

He was walking down the street with a distracted air, thinking about his problems.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • despistado (clueless/absent-minded)
  • absorto (absorbed/engrossed)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • mirada distraída – vacant or distracted look
  • estar distraído con algo – to be distracted by something

Idioms & Expressions

entertaining

Also: amusing
A person sitting comfortably in a bright room, happily playing with a colorful puzzle on a table.

📝 In Action

Es una novela muy distraída para leer en el avión.

B2

It is a very entertaining novel to read on the plane.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "distraído" in Spanish:

absent-minded→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: distraído

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'I am a forgetful person' (as a permanent trait)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
distraer(to distract) — Verb
distracción(distraction) — Noun
distraídamente(distractedly) — Adverb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'distractus', which means 'drawn apart' or 'pulled in different directions.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: distractedFrench: distrait

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'distraído' to mean 'fun'?

Yes, but it specifically means 'entertaining' in the sense that it occupies your mind. 'Divertido' is a better choice for 'fun' or 'funny'.

What is the feminine form of 'distraído'?

The feminine form is 'distraída'. You must change the 'o' to 'a' when describing a female person or a feminine noun.

Is 'distraído' used the same way as the English word 'distracted'?

Almost exactly! Both can mean you aren't paying attention right now, or that you are a naturally forgetful person.