Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Far" in Italian: lontano
lontano
Far in Italian is lontano (lon-TAH-noh). Ask Quanto è lontano? for how far is it. Use lontano da for far from a place.
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How to pronounce lontano
Say it
lon-TAH-noh
/lonˈta.no/
Lontano stresses TAH: lon-TAH-noh. Feminine lontana is lon-TAH-nah.
"Far" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lontano | far Default adverb/adjective. | Default adverb/adjective. |
| lontano da | far from Distance from a point. | Distance from a point. |
| quanto è lontano? | how far is it? Asking about distance. | Asking about distance. |
| non lontano | not far Reassuring that something is close. | Reassuring that something is close. |
How to use lontano in real life
- 1Directions
La stazione non è lontana da qui.
The station isn't far from here.
Lontana agrees with stazione.
- 2Planning a trip
Il museo è troppo lontano a piedi.
The museum is too far on foot.
Lontano after essere.
- 3Family chat
I miei genitori abitano lontano.
My parents live far away.
Lontano without naming the place.
Mistakes English speakers make with lontano
Incorrect: È molto lungo da qui.
Correct: È molto lontano da qui.
Lungo means long; for distance use lontano.
Incorrect: Abito lontano della città.
Correct: Abito lontano dalla città.
Use da: lontano da / dalla.
Good to know
Italians often answer distance with time: dieci minuti a piedi rather than kilometers. Still, lontano is the everyday word when something feels out of walk range.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing how to reach a beach
ChatPal
La spiaggia è lontana dall'hotel?
Is the beach far from the hotel?
You
Un po' lontana, meglio prendere il bus.
A bit far, better to take the bus.
ChatPal
Ok. Il centro invece non è lontano.
Ok. The center isn't far though.
You
Perfetto, allora dopo pranzo andiamo a piedi.
Perfect, then after lunch we'll walk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Far" in Italian
How do I ask how far something is?
Quanto è lontano? or È lontano da qui?
Does lontano change for gender?
As an adjective yes: lontano/lontana/lontani/lontane. As a bare adverb it often stays lontano.
What is the opposite of lontano?
Vicino (near).
Can I say far away with lontano?
Yes: abitano lontano means they live far away.
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