Meaning
diversion, distraction
- an action or event that diverts attention from an objective or routine
- a pleasant pastime or leisure activity
In a sentence
Hanno creato un diversivo per permettere agli altri di uscire.
They created a diversion to let the others get out.
Una partita a carte è un ottimo diversivo dopo una lunga giornata.
A card game is a great diversion after a long day.
Non cercava un vero cambiamento, ma solo un diversivo momentaneo.
She wasn't looking for real change, just a momentary distraction.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diversivo | masculine · singular |
| diversivi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with 'creare' or 'cercare' when trying to distract someone intentionally.
- Can refer both to tactical distractions and pleasant pastimes to break monotony.