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    Lejana (en. Distant)

    /leˈxana/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is located at a great distance in space.
    The beach is far from our house.
    La playa es lejana de nuestra casa.
    That drifts away in time or in memory.
    The memories of my childhood are distant and vague.
    Los recuerdos de mi infancia son lejanos y difusos.
    Difficult to reach or obtain.
    His dream of traveling the world seems distant.
    Su sueño de viajar por el mundo parece lejana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'late', which means 'long' or 'distant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to distant places
    towards destinations that are far away.
    a lugares lejanos
    in a distant future
    in a time that is very far removed from the present.
    en un futuro lejano
    a distant relationship
    a bond that is not close or intimate.
    una relación lejana

    Related Words

    distance
    State of being far away.
    lejanía
    to distance
    To make something or someone be farther away.
    alejar
    remote
    That is at a great distance.
    remoto

    Slang Meanings

    Euphemism for referring to a person who is not emotionally accessible.
    She is so distant that it seems like she lives in another world.
    Ella es tan lejana que parece que vive en otro mundo.
    Description of something that seems unattainable.
    My professional goals are extremely distant, but I will work hard.
    Mis metas profesionales son lejanísimas, pero trabajaré duro.