Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 71.