distance
Distance is the amount of physical space between two places, objects, or people. It is often used in travel to describe how far you need to go to reach a destination.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The distance between my house and the school is very short.
The distance between my house and the school is very short.
Passengers must maintain a safe distance from the moving train.
Passengers must maintain a safe distance from the moving train.
It's quite a distance to the beach, so let's drive.
It's quite a distance to the beach, so let's drive.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of 'DIS-STANCE' as 'DIS-Tant STANCE'—how two things are standing apart from each other.
Quiz rápido
The ___ from London to Paris is about 214 miles.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: distance
Ejemplos
The distance between my house and the school is very short.
everydayThe distance between my house and the school is very short.
Passengers must maintain a safe distance from the moving train.
formalPassengers must maintain a safe distance from the moving train.
It's quite a distance to the beach, so let's drive.
informalIt's quite a distance to the beach, so let's drive.
Researchers calculated the exact distance between the two planets.
academicResearchers calculated the exact distance between the two planets.
The distance between our international branches requires frequent video calls.
businessThe distance between our international branches requires frequent video calls.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
in the distance
far away but can be seen or heard
keep your distance
to stay away from someone or something
long-distance relationship
a romantic relationship between people who live far apart
Se confunde a menudo con
'Distance' is a noun (the thing), while 'far' is an adjective or adverb describing the length.
Notas de uso
Use 'distance' when you are referring to the specific measurement of space. It can also be used figuratively to describe emotional coldness between people.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'far' as a noun, saying 'a long far' instead of 'a long distance'.
Truco para recordar
Think of 'DIS-STANCE' as 'DIS-Tant STANCE'—how two things are standing apart from each other.
Origen de la palabra
From the Old French 'destance', meaning a separation or a space between.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'personal distance' varies by culture; some cultures prefer standing closer while speaking than others.
Quiz rápido
The ___ from London to Paris is about 214 miles.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: distance
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