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distant(
dihs
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tihnt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. distante
The study of distant galaxies is one way to investigate the evolution of the universe.El estudio de galaxias distantes es una manera de indagar en la evolucíón del universo.
c. remoto
The explorer went out in search of treasure in distant lands.El explorador salió en busca de tesoros en tierras remotas.
d. a lo lejos
During the night, we could hear distant shootings and explosions.Durante la noche, oíamos disparos y explosiones a lo lejos.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The airport is 10 miles distant from the hotel.El aeropuerto está a 10 millas del hotel.
The closest embassy is 50 kilometers distant.La embajada más cercana se halla a 50 kilómetros de distancia.
a. remoto
Studying Earth's distant past can teach us lessons about its future climate.El estudio del pasado remoto de la tierra puede proporcionarnos conocimiento sobre su clima futuro.
b. lejano
We expect the bill to be passed in the not too distant future.Esperamos que se apruebe el proyecto de ley en un futuro no muy lejano.
3. (remote)
a. lejano (relationship)
I saw my parents and distant cousins at the family reunion.Vi a mis padres y a mis primos lejanos en la reunión familiar.
b. remoto (resemblance)
My nephew bears a distant resemblance to my grandfather.Mi sobrino tiene un parecido remoto con mi abuelo.
c. no direct translation (in terms of content)
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Although it's rather distant from the historical truth, I liked the movie.Aunque dista bastante de la verdad histórica, me gustó la película.
These books about World War I are distant from the facts, but they're really entertaining.Estos libros acerca de la Primera Guerra Mundial distan de los hechos, pero son muy divertidos.
5. (distracted)
a. ausente
When I saw the distant look in Malena's eyes, I knew that she wasn't paying attention.Cuando vi la mirada ausente en los ojos de Malena, supe que no estaba prestándome atención.
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