aleja
/ah-LEH-hah/
moves away
A boat moves away from the dock, physically increasing the distance.
aleja(verb)
moves away
?physically increasing distance
,distances
?putting space between two things
removes
?taking something away from a specific spot
📝 In Action
Ella aleja el plato cuando termina de comer.
A2She moves the plate away when she finishes eating.
El niño aleja sus juguetes de la escalera.
A2The boy moves his toys away from the stairs.
💡 Grammar Points
Moving 'from' somewhere
When you want to say what something is being moved away FROM, always use the word 'de'. Example: 'Aleja el gato DE la mesa' (Move the cat away from the table).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Doing vs. Being
Mistake: "Using 'aleja' when you mean 'is far'."
Correction: Use 'está lejos' to say something is currently far away. Use 'aleja' to say someone is actively moving something to make it far away.
⭐ Usage Tips
Telling someone what to do
You can use 'aleja' as a command to a friend, like '¡Aleja eso!' (Move that away!).
The bright sun dispels the dark clouds, making them go away.
aleja(verb)
dispels
?making doubts or fears go away
,wards off
?keeping bad things like luck or illness away
📝 In Action
Su sonrisa aleja mis miedos.
B1Her smile dispels my fears.
Este amuleto aleja la mala suerte.
B1This charm wards off bad luck.
⭐ Usage Tips
Abstract Distance
Use 'aleja' when someone's behavior makes people not want to be around them. 'Su frialdad aleja a la gente' (His coldness drives people away).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aleja
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'He moves the chair away from the table'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'aleja' and 'se aleja'?
'Aleja' is used when you are moving something else away (e.g., moving a chair). 'Se aleja' is used when someone or something is moving themselves away (e.g., 'The cat walks away').
Can 'aleja' be a command?
Yes! If you are speaking informally to a friend, 'aleja' is the command form for 'move (something) away'.