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/disˈtanθja/ ES
/disˈtansja/ MX
Translation
distance
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Word origin
From Latin distantia ('a standing apart, distance'), from distare ('to stand apart'), formed from dis- plus stare ('to stand').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- distantia
- English cognates
- distance, distant
Grammar
Examples
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The distance between the two cities is great.
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My house is a short distance from the centre.
Calculó .
He worked out the distance with the map.
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Keep your distance from the car in front.
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We walked a long distance this afternoon.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 8: distancia, pensamiento, pago and 7 more words.