How to Say "estranged" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “estranged” is “alejado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Se sentía alejado de su familia después de la discusión.
He felt detached from his family after the argument.
Sus ideas están muy alejadas de la realidad actual.
His ideas are very removed from the current reality.
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).
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.
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