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"Far" in Spanish: lejos
lejos
Far in Spanish is lejos. Pair lejos with de: lejos de aquí. The opposite of lejos is cerca.
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How to pronounce lejos
Say it
LEH-hohs
/ˈle.xos/
LEH-hohs. Soft j sound. Stress LEH.
"Far" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lejos | far Basic adverb. | Basic adverb. |
| lejos de | far from Before a place. | Before a place. |
| queda lejos | it's far / lies far Places and routes. | Places and routes. |
| muy lejos | very far Stronger distance. | Stronger distance. |
| demasiado lejos | too far When you refuse a long trip. | When you refuse a long trip. |
How to use lejos in real life
- 1Walking
El museo queda lejos a pie.
The museum is far on foot.
Queda lejos.
- 2Taxi
El aeropuerto está muy lejos.
The airport is very far.
Muy lejos.
- 3Friends
Vivo lejos del centro.
I live far from downtown.
Lejos del centro.
Mistakes English speakers make with lejos
Incorrect: El hotel es far.
Correct: El hotel queda lejos.
Use lejos, not English far.
Incorrect: Estoy lejos del parque. (meaning near)
Correct: Estoy cerca del parque.
Lejos is far; cerca is near.
Good to know
Good to knowPeople often answer with time, not only lejos. Diez minutos may matter more than lejos alone.
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Choosing a meeting spot
ChatPal
¿El parque queda lejos de tu hotel?
Is the park far from your hotel?
You
Un poco lejos a pie.
A bit far on foot.
ChatPal
Entonces vamos en carro.
Then let's go by car.
You
Sí. Lejos así no importa.
Yes. Far like that is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Far" in Spanish
How do you pronounce lejos?
LEH-hohs. Soft j in lejos.
Opposite of lejos?
Cerca.
Far from the hotel?
Lejos del hotel.
Is lejos formal?
Neutral. Works with usted and ustedes.
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