Longe de
Example: Ela mora longe de mim, na outra cidade.
Definition
"Longe de" is a Portuguese prepositional phrase meaning at a great distance from someone or something, often used to describe physical separation, as in the example phrase, 'Ela mora longe de mim, na outra cidade,' which means 'She lives far from me, in the other city.'
Etymology
The phrase "longe de" comes from the Portuguese word "longe," meaning 'far,' combined with the preposition "de," meaning 'from.' It literally translates to 'far from,' describing distance. Did you know? "Longe" traces back to the Latin word "longus," meaning 'long' or 'far.'
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