Lejanos (en. Distant)

/leˈxanos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is far away in space.
The distant mountains look beautiful from here.
Las montañas lejanos se ven hermosas desde aquí.
That refers to a distant past or future time.
Distant memories of my childhood have returned to my mind.
Recuerdos lejanos de mi infancia han vuelto a mi memoria.
That does not have a close connection.
Those are distant relatives that I barely know.
Esos son familiares lejanos que apenas conozco.

Etymology

From Latin 'lontanus', which means 'distant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distant times
Referring to past or forgotten eras.
tiempos lejanos
distant days
To evoke memories or moments that are no longer lived.
días lejanos
distant voices
Sounds that come from afar.
voces lejanos

Related Words

remoteness
The state of being far away.
lejanía
distance
The measurement between two points that are separated.
distancia
to move away
To move something or someone to a farther distance.
alejar

Slang Meanings

Something that can no longer be touched or reached.
That dream feels distant now.
Ese sueño se siente lejanos ahora.
Referring to people who are difficult to get to know.
At this party, there are only distant acquaintances.
En esta fiesta solo hay conocidos lejanos.