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"Very far" is an adverb which is often translated as "muy lejos", and "away from" is a preposition which is often translated as "lejos de". Learn more about the difference between "very far" and "away from" below.
very far(
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far
)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.
away from(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. lejos de
We're looking for a place away from the center of town.Buscamos un lugar para vivir lejos del centro de la ciudad.
b. alejado de
She spent a lot of time in the capital, away from her family.Estuvo mucho tiempo en la capital, alejada de su familia.
