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Conjugation Chart of “Distraer” (to distract) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Distraer”

The Subjunctive Mood of Distraer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainties, for example: Espero que no te distraigas durante el examen. (I hope you don’t get distracted during the exam.)

Distraer is an irregular verb in the Subjunctive Mood, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized.

How to Use Distraer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of distraer is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or state.

To distract or divert attention: For example, Espero que la película me distraiga de mis problemas. (I hope the movie distracts me from my problems.) This can also imply distracting someone in a negative way, like No quiero que nada te distraiga durante el examen. (I don’t want anything to distract you during the exam.)

To entertain or amuse: For example, Necesito que algo me distraiga un rato. (I need something to entertain me for a while.) This usage is common when referring to hobbies or leisure activities that provide a mental break.

To distract sexually (slang): For example, Esa minifalda no deja que nadie se distraiga. (That miniskirt doesn’t let anyone not get distracted.) This rude usage objectifies someone based on their appearance.

To cause someone to lose focus: For example, Ojalá que nada te distraiga y puedas terminar el proyecto a tiempo. (Hopefully nothing distracts you so you can finish the project on time.) This meaning implies an unintentional distraction.

Real Life Examples of Distraer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que nada te distraiga durante el examen. (I hope nothing distracts you during the exam.)

Es importante que distraigas tu mente de vez en cuando para evitar el estrés. (It’s important that you distract your mind from time to time to avoid stress.)

Ojalá que la música no nos distraiga mientras estudiamos. (I hope the music doesn’t distract us while we study.)

Aunque el ruido es molesto, no permitas que te distraiga. (Although the noise is annoying, don’t let it distract you.)

Sugiero que distraigamos a los niños con una película mientras empacamos. (I suggest we distract the kids with a movie while we pack.)

Es crucial que los conductores no se distraigan al volante. (It’s crucial that drivers don’t get distracted behind the wheel.)

Mamá, ¿puedo prender la tele para que no me distraiga el ruido de afuera? (Mom, can I turn on the TV so the noise outside doesn’t distract me?)

Para concentrarte mejor, intenta que nada te distraiga mientras estudias. (To concentrate better, try to not let anything distract you while you study.)

Ojalá que los anuncios publicitarios no nos distraigan demasiado durante la película. (I hope the commercials don’t distract us too much during the movie.)

Aunque las redes sociales son adictivas, no dejes que te distraigan de tus metas. (Although social media is addictive, don’t let it distract you from your goals.)

Es mejor que distraigamos a los niños con juegos mientras esperamos en el consultorio médico. (It’s better if we distract the kids with games while we wait at the doctor’s office.)

Para evitar accidentes, es vital que los trabajadores no se distraigan en el sitio de construcción. (To avoid accidents, it’s vital that workers don’t get distracted at the construction site.)

Aunque los videojuegos son divertidos, no dejes que te distraigan de tus responsabilidades. (Although video games are fun, don’t let them distract you from your responsibilities.)

Sugiero que distraigamos a los invitados con música y baile mientras preparamos la cena. (I suggest we distract the guests with music and dancing while we prepare dinner.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Distraer (to distract) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.