estar distraído
being distracted
The Spanish phrase 'estar distraído' translates to 'being distracted' in English. It is generally used to describe a state of not paying attention to what one should be or usually is attentive to. This could be caused by a lack of interest in the present activity or preoccupation with other thoughts or happenings.
Example sentences using: estar distraído
No puedo concentrarme en mi trabajo, estoy distraído pensando en el partido de fútbol de mañana.
I can't focus on my work, I'm distracted thinking about tomorrow's soccer match.
This sentence indicates that the speaker's concentration is affected by their anticipation of a future event.
Estoy distraído últimamente, creo que necesito unas vacaciones.
I've been distracted lately, I think I need a vacation.
In this sentence, the speaker acknowledges their distracted state and identifies the need for rest.
Los estudiantes parecen estar distraídos durante la lección.
The students seem to be distracted during the lesson.
This sentence is observing the attention level of students during a lesson.
Siento estar tan distraído, es que ha sido un día largo.
I'm sorry for being so distracted, it's been a long day.
The speaker here is offering an apology for their distracted state, stating tiredness as the reason.
Estoy tan distraído que olvidé nuestro aniversario.
I'm so distracted I forgot our anniversary.
This sentence expresses regret by the speaker who forgot a significant date because of being distracted.
Mis hijos siempre parecen estar distraídos cuando les pido que limpien su cuarto.
My children always seem to be distracted when I ask them to clean their room.
The speaker is expressing frustration about their children not paying attention.
Cada vez que intento leer este libro, me encuentro estando distraído.
Every time I try to read this book, I find myself getting distracted.
The speaker is expressing difficulty concentrating on reading.
El ruido de la construcción me hace estar distraído.
The construction noise makes me distracted.
The speaker is attributing their distracted state to exterior noise.
Por estar tan distraído, casi me caigo por las escaleras.
Being so distracted, I almost fell down the stairs.
The speaker is indicating the potential danger of being distracted.
A pesar de estar distraído, logré terminar mi trabajo a tiempo.
Despite being distracted, I managed to finish my work on time.
This sentence describes how the speaker overcame their distraction to complete a task on schedule.