/leˈxano/
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Translation
distant, far-off
Word origin
From 'lejos' ('far'), which comes from Latin 'laxius' ('more loosely'), the comparative of 'laxus' ('loose, wide').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- laxus
- English cognates
- lax, relax
Grammar
Femininelejana
Masc plurallejanos
Fem plurallejanas
Examples
.
They live in a distant mountain village.
.
I keep a distant memory of that summer.
eco truenos.
The distant echo of thunder could be heard.
Sueña .
She dreams of travelling to far-off lands.
pariente .
He is a distant relative on my mother's side.
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