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"Estadio" is a noun which is often translated as "stadium", and "lejos" is an adverb which is often translated as "far away". Learn more about the difference between "estadio" and "lejos" below.
el estadio(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. stadium
Es el primer partido que se juega en ese estadio desde su remodelación.It was the first match played in that stadium since it was remodeled.
a. stage
El tumor solo se puede extirpar si se descubre en su estadio inicial.The tumor can only be removed if it is found at an early stage.
b. phase
La metamorfosis de una mariposa consta de cuatro estadios.There are four phases in the metamorphosis of a butterfly.
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lejos(
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. far away
Fer está lejos de Ana.Fer is far away from Ana.
b. far
¿Está lejos la universidad?Is the university far?
a. far off
Todavía está lejos nuestra boda.Our wedding is still far off.
3. (by far)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
(Bolivia)
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
(Southern Cone)
a. far and away
Tú eres de lejos la mejor de la clase de mate.You are far and away the best in math class.
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