alejado
/ah-leh-HAH-doh/
distant
"Alejado" means distant or far away, illustrating a physical location being remote.
alejado(Adjective)
distant
?physical location
,far
?location
remote
?describing a place
,out of the way
?describing a route
📝 In Action
Vivimos en un barrio muy alejado del centro de la ciudad.
A2We live in a neighborhood very far from the city center.
Esa isla es un destino turístico increíblemente alejado.
B1That island is an incredibly distant tourist destination.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'alejado' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural). Examples: 'el pueblo alejado' (M/S), 'la playa alejada' (F/S), 'los pueblos alejados' (M/P).
Use with 'de'
To specify what something is far from, always use the preposition 'de' (from). Example: 'La casa está alejada de la carretera' (The house is far from the road).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Estar'
'Alejado' almost always pairs with the verb 'estar' (to be) because it describes a location or a temporary state, not an inherent quality.
This image illustrates the meaning of "alejado" as emotionally detached or separated from others.
alejado(Adjective)
detached
?emotionally or mentally
,removed
?socially or spiritually
estranged
?from family or friends
,isolated
?socially
📝 In Action
Se sentía alejado de su familia después de la discusión.
B1He felt detached from his family after the argument.
Sus ideas están muy alejadas de la realidad actual.
B2His ideas are very removed from the current reality.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Distance
Just like physical distance, emotional or conceptual distance also uses 'alejado de...'. You can be 'alejado del problema' (removed from the problem) or 'alejado de sus sentimientos' (detached from your feelings).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'alejado' and 'lejos'
Mistake: "Using 'El pueblo es muy lejos.'"
Correction: Use 'El pueblo está muy alejado' or 'El pueblo está muy lejos.' 'Alejado' is an adjective that changes form; 'lejos' is an adverb that stays the same.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: alejado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'alejado' to describe a feminine noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'alejado' the same as 'lejos'?
No, they are different parts of speech, though they mean the same thing! 'Alejado' is an adjective (a descriptive word) that changes form (alejado/alejada/alejados/alejadas). 'Lejos' is an adverb (describes the action or location) and never changes form. You must say 'La casa está *lejos*' OR 'La casa está *alejada*'.
How do I use 'alejado' in a sentence?
Use it like any other descriptive adjective, usually with the verb 'estar' (to be). Simply place it after the noun or after the verb 'estar': 'El pueblo está alejado' (The town is far) or 'Es un pueblo alejado' (It is a distant town).