distraction

S2 W2

BrE /ˈdɪstrækʃn/ AmE /ˈdɪstrækʃn/

noun en → es

1 THING THAT DIVERTS ATTENTION [singular] B1

something that makes it difficult to concentrate or think clearly

distraer, distracción

  • a distraction

Collocations mobile phone distraction · traffic distraction

  • The noise was a major distraction.

    El ruido fue una gran distracción.

2 ACTIVITY TO ENTERTAIN [singular] B2

an activity that entertains or amuses you, especially when you are bored

entretenimiento, diversión

  • a distraction

Collocations mindless distraction · fun distraction

  • She needed a distraction from her worries.

    Ella necesitaba una distracción de sus preocupaciones.

3 LEGAL [singular] C1

a legal claim that reduces the amount of money you have to pay in a lawsuit or contract

exención, reducción en la responsabilidad

  • a distraction

Collocations legal distraction · contractual distraction

  • The company claimed a legal distraction.

    La empresa reclamó una exención legal.