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distraer

to distract

verb dees-trah-EHR Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to divert

Usage Note

Distraer follows the same irregular pattern as traer: distraigo, distraje, distraído. The reflexive distraerse means to become distracted or to relax and unwind — context determines which. Distraído as an adjective describes an absent-minded person, and calling someone distraído can range from affectionate to mildly critical.

Examples

"El ruido me distrae cuando intento estudiar."

Natural Translation

The noise distracts me when I try to study.

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