preoccupied

• Describe un estado de estar absorto en los propios pensamientos, especialmente por algo que causa preocupación o ansiedad; también puede referirse a estar mentalmente ocupado o distraído por algo.

Describes a state of being absorbed in thought, especially about something that causes worry or concern.

1. Absorbed in thoughtB2formal

   Engrossed in one's own thoughts, often to the point of being unaware of one's surroundings.

   Absorto en el pensamiento

   • She was so preoccupied with her worries that she didn't hear the doorbell.
   • He sat at the table, preoccupied and staring into space.
   • The professor was preoccupied with his research and forgot the appointment.

   Sinónimosabsorbedengrossedintentmeditativepensiveraptthoughtful

   Antónimosalertattentiveawareobservantwatchful

2. Distracted or inattentiveB2formal

   Having one's attention taken away from the present situation by other concerns.

   Distraído o desatento

   • The driver was preoccupied with his phone and nearly caused an accident.
   • She gave a preoccupied nod, not really listening to the conversation.
   • He was too preoccupied with work to enjoy the party.

   Sinónimosabsentmindedabsorbeddaydreamingdistractedengrossedinattentivemusingpensivethoughtfulunfocused

   Antónimosalertattentivefocused

• Verbo que denota la acción de ocupar o absorber por completo la atención o los pensamientos de alguien, a menudo en detrimento de otras actividades o asuntos.

A verb used to indicate the act of engaging or absorbing someone's attention or mind completely, often to the exclusion of other matters.

1. Engage attentionB2formal

   To completely absorb or engross someone's interest or thoughts, often in a way that excludes other things.

   Preocupar, absorber la atención

   • The upcoming exam preoccupied her mind for weeks.
   • His work constantly preoccupies him, leaving little time for hobbies.
   • The mystery of the missing painting preoccupied the detective.

   Sinónimosabsorbconsumedistractengageengrossgripimmersemonopolizeobsessoccupy

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglect

2. Occupy beforehandC1formal

   To take possession of or occupy something in advance, before another person or event.

   ocupar de antemano

   • The new tenant preoccupied the apartment before the lease officially started.
   • The team preoccupied the meeting room for their private discussion.
   • The land was preoccupied by settlers before the survey was completed.

   Sinónimospreemptprepossess