Spanish Word · Intermediate
ensimismar
to become lost in thought
Pronunciation: /ensimisˈmaɾ/
Meaning
to become lost in thought
Example
"[…] Así es él cuando algo le preocupa, se ensimisma, se sustrae de la realidad, pierde hasta la noción del tiempo y el espacio. Ni siquiera me miró…"
" […] That's what he's like when something worries him, he gets lost in thought, he removes himself from reality, he even loses track of time and space. He didn't even look at me…"
Practice tips
- Practice ensimismar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.