abstraerse is a verb.
/basˈtɾa.eɾ.se/
Abstraerse means to detach oneself mentally from a situation or to become absorbed in thought. It describes a state of being where a person is so engaged in their own thoughts or reflections that they temporarily lose awareness of their surroundings. This verb is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it may be slightly more prevalent in written forms, especially in philosophical and academic discussions.
Sometimes I like to detach myself while reading a good book.
Es fácil abstraerse en medio de la multitud si tienes muchas cosas en la mente.
It's easy to become absorbed in the crowd if you have a lot on your mind.
En la clase, intenté abstraerme de las distracciones y concentrarme en el profesor.
While abstraerse does not have many direct idiomatic expressions, it can be used in phrases that illustrate states of being or ways of thinking. Here are a few sentences reflecting its usage in idiomatic contexts:
When I start thinking about my problems, I tend to detach myself from the world.
Es bueno abstraerse de las preocupaciones diarias de vez en cuando.
It’s good to detach oneself from daily worries from time to time.
Al meditar, uno puede abstraerse de los pensamientos negativos.
When meditating, one can detach oneself from negative thoughts.
En una discusión, era evidente que se había abstraído y no escuchaba a los demás.
In the discussion, it was evident that he had detached himself and was not listening to others.
A veces es necesario abstraerse para encontrar la claridad mental que uno necesita.
The word abstraerse comes from the Latin root "abstrahere," which means "to pull away" or “to draw away.” "Ab" means "away" and "trahere" means "to pull" or "to drag."
Synonyms: - Desconectarse (to disconnect) - Aislarse (to isolate oneself) - Concentrarse (to concentrate)
Antonyms: - Conectarse (to connect) - Involucrarse (to get involved) - Prestar atención (to pay attention)