distanciarse
verb
1. to move away, to get farther away distanciarse de
physical movement
Common combinations
- distanciarse de la costa — move away from the coast
- distanciarse del grupo — move away from the group
- El barco empezó a distanciarse de la costa.The boat began to move away from the coast.
- Los corredores se distanciaron del grupo.The runners moved away from the group.
- Nos distanciamos unos metros para hablar.We moved a few meters away to talk.
2. to distance oneself, to become estranged distanciarse de
emotional or ideological separation
Common combinations
- distanciarse de alguien — distance oneself from someone
- distanciarse de una propuesta — distance oneself from a proposal
- Se distanció de sus antiguos amigos.He became estranged from his old friends.
- El partido se distanció de esa propuesta.The party distanced itself from that proposal.
- Con el tiempo, se distanciaron.Over time, they grew apart.
Same root