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    Aleja (en. Away)

    /aˈlexa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something or someone move away from a place.
    The cat moves away when it hears a loud noise.
    El gato se aleja cuando escucha un ruido fuerte.
    To separate or distance one person from another.
    The situation distances friends who used to be close.
    La situación aleja a los amigos que solían estar cerca.
    To exclude or make someone not participate.
    The decision distances many employees from the project.
    La decisión aleja a muchos empleados del proyecto.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'alejare', meaning 'to separate, to set apart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to distance oneself from
    To separate from a place or situation.
    alejarse de
    to distance someone from something
    To make someone not participate in something or to distance them from an influence.
    alejar a alguien de algo
    not to stray too far
    To maintain proximity or not to distance oneself too much.
    no alejarse mucho

    Related Words

    distancing
    Action or effect of distancing.
    alejamiento
    remoteness
    A large distance from one place to another.
    lejanía
    isolation
    State of being separated or apart from other people or things.
    aislamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To distance oneself from problems or complicated situations.
    I decided to step away from the city for a while to relax.
    Decidí alejarme un tiempo de la ciudad para relajarme.
    To leave behind negative experiences.
    She wants to distance herself from the past and start anew.
    Ella quiere alejarse del pasado y comenzar de nuevo.