remoto
/reh-MOH-toh/
remote
A physical location that is far away is remoto.
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo vive en un pueblo muy remoto en la montaña.
A2My grandfather lives in a very remote village in the mountains.
La señal de internet es débil porque estamos en una zona remota.
B1The internet signal is weak because we are in a distant area.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'remoto' must match the noun it describes in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural): 'pueblo remoto' (m. sing.) but 'zonas remotas' (f. plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Muy'
You can intensify the distance by adding 'muy' (very): 'un lugar muy remoto'.
Something that happened a long time ago is remoto in time.
📝 In Action
Recordó ese evento con una memoria remota.
B1He recalled that event with a distant memory.
La historia se remonta a un pasado remoto.
B2The story dates back to a distant past.
💡 Grammar Points
Verb 'Remontarse'
The verb 'remontarse a' (to date back to) is often used with 'remoto': 'La tradición se remonta a siglos remotos' (The tradition dates back to remote centuries).
An event that has a slight or unlikely possibility of occurring is considered remoto.
📝 In Action
Existe una posibilidad remota de que cambie de opinión.
B2There is a remote possibility that he will change his mind.
No veo ni la más remota conexión entre esos dos temas.
C1I don't see even the slightest connection between those two topics.
💡 Grammar Points
Possibility
This sense is almost always used with feminine nouns like 'posibilidad' (possibility) or 'duda' (doubt), requiring the feminine form 'remota'.
Technical access or control from afar is described as remoto.
📝 In Action
Muchos empleados tienen un trabajo remoto desde casa.
B1Many employees have remote work from home.
Necesitas una conexión a internet para el acceso remoto.
B2You need an internet connection for remote access.
💡 Grammar Points
Control Remoto
While English sometimes uses 'a remote' as a noun, Spanish almost always uses 'el control remoto' (the remote control) or 'el mando a distancia'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Remoto' as a Noun
Mistake: "Dame el remoto."
Correction: Dame el control remoto. (Always use the full phrase or 'el mando' for the physical device.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: remoto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'remota' to describe a lack of possibility?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'remoto' have a feminine form?
Yes! Since it is an adjective, it changes its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'remoto' for masculine nouns (el pueblo remoto) and 'remota' for feminine nouns (la zona remota).
How do I say 'the remote' (for a TV) in Spanish?
The most common phrases are 'el control remoto' or 'el mando a distancia.' While 'remoto' is part of the phrase, it's not usually used alone as a noun like it is in English.