How to Say "out-of-the-way" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “out-of-the-way” is “apartado” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1
hidden or distant
Examples
Viven en un lugar muy apartado de la ciudad.
They live in a place very remote from the city.
La cabaña está en una zona apartada del bosque.
The cabin is in an isolated area of the forest.
Prefiero las playas apartadas y tranquilas.
I prefer remote and quiet beaches.
Matching the Noun
As a word describing something, it changes its ending: use 'apartado' for masculine things (el pueblo) and 'apartada' for feminine things (la casa).
Describing People
Mistake: “Saying 'él es muy apartado' to mean he is shy.”
Correction: Use 'reservado' or 'distante' for people. 'Apartado' usually describes locations or things set aside.
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