despistarse

1. to lose one’s way

orientation

• Nos despistamos en el camino.We lost our way on the road.
• El mapa nos ayudó a no despistarnos.The map helped us not to lose our way.
• Se despistó al salir de la estación.He got lost when he left the station.

2. to get distracted, to lose focus

lack of attention

• No te despistes durante la clase.Don’t get distracted during class.
• Me despisté y olvidé las llaves.I got distracted and forgot the keys.
• Al volante, no conviene despistarse.You shouldn’t lose focus behind the wheel.