absorto

absorbed, engrossed

a b ˈs o ɾ t o → absorber
adjective · masculine Rare #38,961
absorbed, engrossed Often used with “en” (e.g., “absorto en…”).
SP: Estaba absorto en el libro y no escuchó la pregunta.
EN: He was engrossed in the book and didn’t hear the question.

Está absorto en la lectura de novelas de detectives.

He is engrossed in reading detective novels.

Él estaba absorto escuchando música.

He was engrossed in listening to music.

Se puede quedar absorto viendo la tele durante horas.

He can get absorbed watching TV for hours.

Está absorto en su estudio.

He is absorbed in his study.

Él está absorto en su investigación.

He is engrossed in his research.

Me mantengo feliz absorto en mi propio mundo y todos miran esto.

I remain happily absorbed in my own world, and everyone watches.

— Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)