O mundo se distrai
The world gets distracted
Language note: Again, observe the reflexive nature of 'se distrai', which personifies 'the world'.
Culture note: Portrays a poetic view of how personal actions affect the greater environment.
Context: Ana agrees as she watches a lively street fill with silence as her friend leaves.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
O
[oo]
The
Definite article used to refer to a particular thing.
O tempo cura feridas.
The time heals wounds.
mundo
[MOON-doo]
world
The earth, together with all of its countries and peoples.
Vivemos num mundo complexo.
We live in a complex world.
se
[see]
itself
Reflexive pronoun used for emphasis or to reflect action.
A história se repete.
History repeats itself.
distrai
[dees-TRY]
distracts
To divert attention from something.
Quando chove, o mundo se distrai.
When it rains, the world distracts itself.
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