alejarme
“alejarme” means “to move away” in Spanish (physical distance).
to move away, to distance myselfAlso: to get away, to stay away
📝 In Action
Necesito alejarme de la ciudad por unos días.
A2I need to get away from the city for a few days.
Decidí alejarme de las redes sociales para estar más tranquilo.
B1I decided to distance myself from social media to be more peaceful.
No quiero alejarme de mis amigos.
A2I don't want to move away from my friends.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: alejarme
Question 1 of 1
What does 'alejarme' literally mean when you see the 'me' at the end?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Spanish prefix 'a-' (towards) and the word 'lejos' (far), which comes from the Latin 'laxis' meaning 'wide' or 'loose.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'alejar' and 'alejarme'?
'Alejar' means to move something else away (like moving a chair), while 'alejarme' means you are moving yourself away.
Can I use 'alejarme' for people?
Yes, it is very common to use it when you want to stop seeing someone or distance yourself from a group.