Remota (en. Remote)

/reˈmota/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that is far away in space or time.
The remote village is several hours away.
El pueblo remota se encuentra a varias horas de distancia.
Indicates a very low probability of something occurring.
The chances of success were remote.
Las posibilidades de éxito eran remotas.
Used to describe a weak or distant connection between people or things.
He had a remote relationship with his family.
Tenía una relación remota con su familia.

Etymology

From Latin 'remotus', meaning 'distant' or 'far away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

remote possibility
A very low likelihood of something happening.
remota posibilidad
remote area
An area that is geographically isolated or sparsely populated.
zona remota
remote connection
A relationship or bond that is weak or infrequent.
remota conexión

Related Words

remote
That is far away or occurs in a very distant context.
remoto
distance
The measure of separation between two points.
distancia
isolated
That is away from or separated from others.
aislado

Slang Meanings

Refers to a place that is very secluded.
That party is in a remote place, there isn’t even cell service.
Esa fiesta es en un lugar remota, ni siquiera hay señal de celular.