Distantes (en. Distant)
/disˈtantes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is at a great distance.
The distant stars shine in the sky.
Las estrellas distantes brillan en el cielo.
That has no physical or emotional contact.
Sometimes I feel distant from my family.
A veces me siento distante de mi familia.
That is infrequent or rare.
Family gatherings are distant and unusual.
Las reuniones de la familia son distantes y poco habituales.
Etymology
From the Latin 'distans', which means 'to be apart'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
distant but united
Despite the physical distance, we remain emotionally close.
distantes pero unidos
distant relationships
Connections that are cold or not close.
relaciones distantes
to live in distant worlds
Being in very different situations or environments.
vivir en mundos distantes
Related Words
distance
Space that exists between two points.
distancia
to distance
To separate or move someone or something away.
distanciar
Slang Meanings
To be emotionally disconnected.
She has been very distant lately.
Ella está muy distante últimamente.
Not to be aware of what is happening.
I feel distant from the news for not watching television.
Me siento distante de las noticias por no ver la televisión.