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"Very far" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy lejos", and "far" is an adverb which is often translated as "lejos". Learn more about the difference between "very far" and "far" below.
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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).
b. lejísimos
Can we walk to the beach? - No, it's very far. We should go by car.¿Podemos caminar a la playa? - No, está lejísimos . Deberíamos ir en coche.
c. lejísimo (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Is the volcano close enough to be a threat? - No, it's very far.¿El volcán está lo suficientemente cerca como para ser una amenaza? - No, está lejísimo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (distant)
a. muy lejano
My boyfriend lives in a part of town that is very far.Mi novio vive en una parte muy lejana de la ciudad.
4. (extreme)
a. muy extremo
The senators from that state are very far right.Los senadores de ese estado son derechistas muy extremos.
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