distant

• Descreve aquilo que está longe no espaço ou no tempo; também pode indicar afastamento emocional ou falta de proximidade entre pessoas.

Describes something that is far away in space or time.

1. Far away in spaceA2formal

   Located at a great distance in physical space.

   Distante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfarfar-offfarawayoutlyingremoteremovedseparated

   Antônimosadjacentclosenearnearby

2. Far away in timeB1formal

   Occurring or existing far in the past or future.

   Distante no tempo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfar-offfarawayremoteremoved

   Antônimoscloseimmediateimminentnear

3. Unfriendly or aloofB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth or friendliness; emotionally detached.

   Distante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaloofcoldcooldetachedremotereservedstandoffishunapproachableunfriendlywithdrawn

   Antônimosaffectionateapproachablecordialfriendlyintimatewarmwarmhearted