Example: Mis amigos vienen de lejos para la fiesta esta noche.
Definition
"Venir de lejos" is a Spanish phrase meaning to come from a distant place, typically implying a significant effort or journey to reach a particular location or event. For example, friends arriving from far away to attend a party illustrate this expression.
Translations
to go back a long way
al lang bestaan
venir de lluny
remonter à loin
eine lange Vorgeschichte haben
Etymology
The phrase "venir de lejos" combines the verb "venir" (to come) from Latin 'venire' and "lejos" meaning far away. It literally translates as 'to come from far,' highlighting the idea of traveling a long distance. Did you know it’s often used to emphasize dedication or effort in reaching a destination?
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"Venir de lejos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to go back a long way