/ˈle.xos/
Translation
far, far away
Word origin
From Latin laxius ('more loosely, more widely'), comparative adverb of laxus ('loose, slack, wide'). The sense developed to 'far'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- laxius
- English cognates
- lax, relax
Examples
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The hospital is quite far from the centre.
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There is still a long way to go to finish the project.
, .
I do not live far away, I can walk there in ten minutes.
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She went far in her career thanks to her daily effort.
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I see my family very rarely these days.
Used in
Stories
(12)Alguien que lo haya visto
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Cuanto más espero, peor
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¿El coche o el carro?
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Es importante que descanses
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La aventura de Sofía
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La llamada
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La promesa de Lucía
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Laura busca piso
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No creo que sea grave
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Perdido en la ciudad
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Por lo tanto, decidimos
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Por todas partes
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Grammar articles
(4)Spanish Adverbs of Place, Time and Degree (aquí, todavía, muy vs mucho)
Spanish Text Cohesion and Style: signposting, avoiding repetition, en resumen
Spanish Time and Frequency Phrases: de vez en cuando, a menudo, de repente, poco a poco
Spanish Compound Prepositions and Tricky Choices: delante de, a pesar de, soñar con
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