distance

• Substantivo que designa a extensão do espaço entre dois pontos, lugares ou objetos, frequentemente medida em unidades como metros ou milhas. Também pode indicar afastamento, intervalo ou um período de tempo entre dois eventos.

A noun referring to the amount of space between two points, places, or objects, often measured in units such as meters or miles.

1. Physical space between pointsA1formal

   The amount of space between two places or objects.

   Distância

   • The distance between the two cities is 200 kilometers.
   • She measured the distance from the door to the window.
   • We walked a short distance before stopping.

   Sinônimosextentgapintervallengthremoveseparationspacespanstretch

2. Emotional or social separationB2formal

   A state of being far apart in relationship, feeling, or attitude.

   Distanciamento

   • There was a growing distance between the old friends.
   • He kept his distance from the heated argument.
   • The distance in their relationship became apparent over time.

   Sinônimosaloofnesscoldnessdetachmentremotenessreservestandoffishness

   Antônimosaffinityclosenessfamiliarityintimacyproximity

3. Time intervalB1formal

   A period of time separating two events.

   Intervalo de tempo

   • There is a distance of ten years between their births.
   • The distance between the two concerts was only a week.
   • We can see the distance in time between the two historical events.

   Sinônimosgapintervallapseperiodspanstretch

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de se afastar emocional ou fisicamente de alguém ou algo, ou de criar um intervalo ou espaço entre coisas.

A verb used to indicate the act of separating oneself emotionally or physically from someone or something, or to create a gap or interval.

1. Separate physicallyB2formal

   To make or keep someone or something at a physical distance.

   Afastar

   • She distanced herself from the crowd to think.
   • The police distanced the protesters from the building.
   • He distanced his chair from the table to stretch his legs.

   Sinônimosdetachisolatekeep apartremovesegregateseparateset apart

   Antônimosapproachattractconnectjoinnearunite

2. Emotionally detachB2formal

   To create emotional or psychological separation from someone or something.

   Afastar-se emocionalmente

   • He distanced himself from his family after the argument.
   • She tried to distance her feelings from the stressful situation.
   • The politician distanced himself from the controversial statement.

   Sinônimosdetachdisconnectdisengagedissociateisolateseparatewithdraw

   Antônimosallyattachbondconnectunite