distancia
fem.noun
1. distance
space between two places or people
Common combinations
- larga distancia — long distance
- distancia corta — short distance
- distancia de seguridad — safe distance
- La distancia entre Madrid y Toledo es de 70 kilómetros.The distance between Madrid and Toledo is 70 kilometers.
- ¿Puedes mantener una distancia de dos metros?Can you keep a distance of two meters?
- El pueblo está a poca distancia de aquí.The village is a short distance from here.
2. difference, gap
difference or gap between people, ideas, or results
Common combinations
- distancia entre dos puntos de vista — difference between two points of view
- gran distancia — big gap
- acortar distancias — bridge the gap
- Hay una gran distancia entre sus ideas.There is a big gap between their ideas.
- La distancia entre ricos y pobres sigue creciendo.The gap between rich and poor continues to grow.
- En calidad, este producto está a mucha distancia del otro.In terms of quality, this product is far behind the other one.
3. distance, detachment
emotional separation or reserve in a relationship
Common combinations
- distancia emocional — emotional distance
- mantener la distancia — keep one's distance
- tomar distancia de alguien — distance oneself from someone
- Con el tiempo, tomó distancia de sus antiguos amigos.Over time, he distanced himself from his former friends.
- La profesora mantiene cierta distancia con sus alumnos.The teacher keeps a certain distance from her students.
- Necesito un poco de distancia para pensar.I need some distance to think.
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