distracción

Definitions of distracción
  1. noun
    a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    synonyms: afición, diversión, ocio, pasatiempo
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    type of:
    diversión, recreación
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  2. noun
    the trait of forgetting or ignoring your responsibilities
  3. noun
    mental turmoil
    synonyms: desorientación, despiste
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    type of:
    confusión, desorden
    a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
  4. noun
    preoccupation so great that the ordinary demands on attention are ignored
    synonyms: despiste
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    type of:
    preocupación
    the mental state of being preoccupied by something
  5. noun
    an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
    synonyms: descuido, inadvertencia
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    type of:
    omisión
    neglecting to do something; leaving out or passing over something
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