Remoto (en. Remote)

/reˈmoto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is far away or distant.
The town was in a remote region.
El pueblo estaba en una región remota.
That belongs to a time long ago.
It is a distant memory from my childhood.
Es un recuerdo remoto de mi infancia.
That is unlikely or difficult to happen.
There is a remote possibility that they will win the game.
Hay una posibilidad remota de que ganen el partido.

Etymology

From the Latin 'remotus', participle of 'remóvere', meaning 'to move back'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

remote control
Device for operating from a distance.
remoto control
remote place
A place that is very far from populated areas.
lugar remoto

Related Words

remotely
In a remote manner.
remotamente
remoteness
Quality of being remote.
remotividad

Slang Meanings

Out of fashion or outdated.
That idea is very remote these days.
Esa idea es muy remota en estos tiempos.
Something that has no relation to the present.
His comment was quite remote.
Su comentario era bastante remoto.