Translation of Italian word "distratto" to English
distratto
/disˈtrat.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'distratto' expresses 'distracted' (Distracted, absent-minded). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). To intensify 'distratto', Italian speakers may use 'molto', 'assai', or the absolute superlative suffix '-issimo/-issima' — each option carries a different level of emphasis.
🇬🇧 English
distracted
Example
Lo studente distratto guarda fuori dalla finestra durante la lezione.
The distracted student looks out window during lesson.
Un guidatore distratto rischia di causare un incidente.
A distracted driver risks causing an accident.
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Common phrases
- perdere la concentrazione— to lose concentration
- Un guidatore distratto rischia di causare un incidente.— A distracted driver risks causing an accident.
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What does the Italian word "distratto" mean?▼
The Italian word "distratto" means "distracted" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Lo studente distratto guarda fuori dalla finestra durante la lezione." (which translates as "The distracted student looks out window during lesson.").
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