absorbing

• Describe algo tan interesante o cautivador que absorbe por completo la atención.

Describes something that is so interesting or engaging that it captures all of one's attention.

1. Engrossing or captivatingB2formal

   Holding one's attention completely; very interesting.

   Absorbente, cautivador

   • The novel was so absorbing that I read it in one sitting.
   • She gave an absorbing lecture on ancient civilizations.
   • The documentary was absorbing from start to finish.

   Sinónimoscaptivatingcompellingengagingengrossingenthrallingfascinatinggrippinginterestingrivetingspellbinding

   Antónimosboringdrydullhumdrummonotonoustediousuninteresting

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de retener o incorporar un líquido, energía o información, así como para captar por completo la atención o el interés de alguien.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking in or soaking up a liquid, energy, or information, or of engaging someone's attention fully.

1. Take in liquid or gasB1formal

   To take in a liquid, gas, or other substance through its surface.

   Absorber (líquido o gas)

   • The sponge absorbed all the water.
   • Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air.
   • The cloth absorbed the spilled milk quickly.

   Sinónimosassimilatedrink inimbibesoaksoak upsop upspongesuck uptake in

   Antónimosemitexuderelease

2. B1formal

   To take in and understand information, ideas, or knowledge.

   asimilar información

   • She absorbed the new concepts quickly.
   • It took him a while to absorb the news.
   • Students need time to absorb the lesson material.

   Sinónimosapprehendassimilatecomprehenddigestgrasplearntake inunderstand

   Antónimosignoremissmisunderstandneglectoverlook

3. Reduce impactB2formal

   To reduce the force or effect of something.

   Absorber (reducir el impacto)

   • The cushion absorbed the shock of the fall.
   • The company absorbed the cost of the repairs.
   • The new policy absorbed the financial losses.

   Sinónimosbuffercushiondampendeadenlessenmitigatesoften