Lejano
Example: El pueblo lejano parecía un lugar tranquilo y acogedor.
Definition
"Lejano" describes something situated at a great distance in space or time, often implying remoteness or being far away from the speaker or point of reference. For example, a "lejano" village suggests a place that is distant and possibly less accessible or familiar.
Etymology
The word "lejano" comes from the Latin 'longianus,' which is related to 'longus,' meaning long or far. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically denote something distant or remote. Did you know that "lejano" carries a poetic nuance, often used in literature to evoke a sense of nostalgia or mystery about faraway places?
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"Lejano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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