Alejado (en. Remote)
/aleˈxaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Situated at a distant location.
I live in a place distant from the noise of the city.
Vivo en un lugar alejado del ruido de la ciudad.
That has been set apart or stripped of something.
He feels distant from his family since he moved.
Se siente alejado de su familia desde que se mudó.
That has no connection or relation to something.
His behavior has distanced him from his friends.
Su comportamiento lo ha alejado de sus amigos.
Etymology
From the verb 'alejar', which comes from the Latin 'alejare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be distant
not being in close contact or relationship with someone or something.
estar alejado
to feel distant
experiencing the feeling of being far away or emotionally disconnected.
sentirse alejado
distant from reality
not being aware of current facts or situations.
alejado de la realidad
Related Words
to distance
verb that means to make something or someone more distant.
alejar
far
adverb that indicates a great distance.
lejos
isolated
adjective that describes the state of being separated or distant.
aislado
Slang Meanings
Distant from the movement
That person is distant from the current social movement.
Esa persona está alejada del movimiento social actual.
To be a lone wolf
He has always been distant, a lone wolf in his group.
Siempre ha sido alejado, un lobo solitario en su grupo.