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How to Say "to engross" in Spanish

The Spanish word forto engrossis absorberB2 level.

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A small battery icon with a glowing aura being drained by a large, complex machine.

Examples

Mi nuevo trabajo me absorbe todo el tiempo.

My new job takes up all my time.

La lectura de esta novela me absorbió por completo.

Reading this novel completely engrossed me.

No quiero que este problema te absorba la energía.

I don't want this problem to consume your energy.

The 'Engrossed' Adjective

While the -ido form (absorbido) is used for the action, there is a special word 'absorto' used to describe a person who is completely focused or amazed.

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