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preoccupied in Spanish

preoccupied in Spanish is ensimismado, obsesionado — preoccupied means so absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.

preoccupied in Spanish

ensimismado
adj
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]
obsesionado
adj
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]

What does "preoccupied" mean?

  1. adjective So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
    "She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said."
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preoccupied in a sentence

  • She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said.
  • He was too preoccupied with work to notice the change in her mood.

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What is "preoccupied" in Spanish?

"preoccupied" in Spanish is ensimismado, obsesionado. preoccupied means: So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.

How do you use "preoccupied" in a sentence?

Example: "She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said." In Spanish, "preoccupied" is ensimismado, obsesionado.

Are there other ways to say "preoccupied" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "preoccupied": ensimismado, obsesionado.

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