a lo lejos

a lo lejos(
ah
 
loh
 
leh
-
hohs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in the distance
A lo lejos se oía el rumor del mar.The sound of the sea could be heard in the distance.
b. far away
Vimos penachos de humo a lo lejos.We saw billows of smoke far away.
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