Spanish word

distracción

Pronunciation

IPA/distɾakˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine noundistraction

Example

Necesito una distracción después del trabajo.

I need a distraction after work.

Illustration for distracción (distraction)

More examples

Un paseo es una buena distracción los fines de semana.

A walk is a good distraction on weekends.

Core concept

An activity that redirects attention briefly for relief or amusement.

Common phrases

  • buscar distracciones

    look for distractions

  • evitar distracciones

    avoid distractions

  • una distracción momentánea

    a momentary distraction

Similar words

entretenimiento: Entertainment content or activities designed for enjoyment or engagement.
diversión: Feelings or instances of fun and play that cause pleasure and laughter.
ocio: Leisure period devoted to rest, hobbies, or unstructured free-time activities.

Definition in Spanish

Describe algo que entretiene o cambia la atención para aliviar el ánimo.

Word origin

Derived from Latin distrahere 'draw apart', Spanish distracción preserves the sense of attention being pulled away.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include buscar una distracción and una distracción momentánea for short pastimes, while falta de atención is more usual when the emphasis is on inattention.

Other meanings

  • entertainmentnoun
  • inattentionnoun

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