Alejamiento (en. Remoteness)

/ale.xaˈmien.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Physical or emotional separation from someone or something.
The distancing between friends was evident after the argument.
El alejamiento entre los amigos fue evidente después de la discusión.
Process by which something becomes more distant.
The distancing of the sun affects Earth's climate.
El alejamiento del sol afecta el clima de la Tierra.
Disinterest or lack of emotional connection.
His distancing from the family caused concern for everyone.
Su alejamiento de la familia causó preocupación a todos.

Etymology

Derives from the verb "alejar," which comes from the Latin 'alejare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional distancing
It refers to an emotional disconnection between people.
alejamiento emocional
social distancing
Disconnection or distancing in a community context.
alejamiento social
physical distancing
Tangible separation between people or things.
alejamiento físico

Related Words

to distance
The act of distancing something or someone.
alejar
distant
Which is at a certain distance.
alejado
distance
Space that separates two elements.
distancia

Slang Meanings

Mental or emotional disengagement from a situation.
I need a little distancing from this drama.
Necesito un poco de alejamiento de este drama.
Personal space that someone needs.
He requested a distancing to clarify his thoughts.
Él pidió un alejamiento para aclarar sus ideas.