lejano
/leh-HAH-noh/
far
When something is lejano (far), it is physically distant.
lejano(adjective)
far
?physically distant
remote
?describing a location
,far-off
?describing a place
📝 In Action
El pueblo más cercano está lejano; tardaremos dos horas en llegar.
A1The nearest town is far; it will take us two hours to arrive.
La casa lejana que vimos era muy antigua.
A2The distant house we saw was very old.
Necesitamos un telescopio para ver las estrellas lejanas.
B1We need a telescope to see the distant stars.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
'Lejano' changes its ending to match the noun it describes. Remember: 'el lugar lejano' (masculine, singular) but 'las montañas lejanas' (feminine, plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Lejano vs. Lejos
'Lejano' is an adjective (describes a noun: 'the far house'). 'Lejos' is an adverb (describes a verb/action: 'They live far'). Never say 'la casa lejos'.
Lejano can also mean distant in time or concept, symbolizing a great separation.
lejano(adjective)
distant
?in time or concept
remote
?referring to a time period
,vague
?describing a memory or feeling
📝 In Action
Tengo recuerdos lejanos de cuando era muy pequeño.
B1I have distant memories of when I was very young.
La posibilidad de que eso suceda es muy lejana.
B2The possibility of that happening is very remote (unlikely).
Nuestros antepasados vivieron en una época muy lejana.
B2Our ancestors lived in a very distant era.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Use
When 'lejano' refers to likelihood or probability, it means 'unlikely' or 'remote.' For example, if you say 'la victoria es lejana,' you mean winning is not likely to happen.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: lejano
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'lejano' to describe time, not physical distance?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'lejano' and 'lejos'?
'Lejano' is an adjective, meaning it describes a noun (a person, place, or thing): 'La playa lejana' (The far beach). 'Lejos' is an adverb, meaning it describes where an action happens: 'Vivimos lejos' (We live far).