distant

• Describe algo que está lejos en el espacio o en el tiempo, o que es remoto emocional o socialmente.

Describes something that is far away in space or time.

1. Far away in spaceA2formal

   Located at a great distance in physical space.

   Lejano en el espacio

   • The distant mountains were covered in snow.
   • She could see a distant ship on the horizon.
   • They traveled to a distant country for their vacation.

   Sinónimosfarfar-offfarawayoutlyingremoteremovedseparated

   Antónimosadjacentclosenearnearby

2. Far away in timeB1formal

   Occurring or existing far in the past or future.

   lejano en el tiempo

   • In the distant past, dinosaurs roamed the earth.
   • He dreamed of a distant future where technology would solve all problems.
   • The event happened in the distant past, but it is still remembered.

   Sinónimosfar-offfarawayremoteremoved

   Antónimoscloseimmediateimminentnear

3. Unfriendly or aloofB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth or friendliness; emotionally detached.

   Distante, frío o reservado

   • She seemed distant and uninterested in the conversation.
   • His distant manner made it hard to get to know him.
   • After the argument, he became cold and distant.

   Sinónimosaloofcoldcooldetachedremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antónimosaffectionateapproachablecordialfriendlyintimatewarmwarmhearted