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essere distratto
/ˈɛs.se.re diˈstra.tto/
to be distracted
Durante la riunione, Marco è sempre distratto.
During the meeting, Marco is always distracted.
informal
To have one's attention diverted; not to focus on the current task.
Mi scuso, sono stato molto distratto e non ho sentito la tua domanda.
I apologize, I was very distracted and didn't hear your question.
Used to describe a temporary mental state; contrast with the reflexive verb "distrarsi".
Collocations
essere molto distrattoto be very distractedessere un po' distrattoto be a little distracted
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State vs. Action
Use "essere distratto" when you want to state that someone is in a distracted condition; use "distrarsi" when you refer to the act of becoming distracted.
Word Origin
From the verb "essere" (to be) and "distratto", past participle of "distrarre" (to distract), which derives from Latin "distrahere" (to draw apart).
Usage Notes
Use "essere distratto" to describe a state of mind; the reflexive verb "distrarsi" emphasizes the action of becoming distracted.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese