B2 adjective Neutral

remove

/rɪˈmuːvd/

Describes something that is separate, distant, or disconnected from something else in space, time, or character. It is often used to indicate that two things are not directly related or that someone lacks involvement in a specific situation.

Ejemplos

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1

The quiet mountain cabin felt completely removed from the stress of city life.

The quiet mountain cabin felt completely removed from the stress of city life.

2

The proposed legislative changes are far removed from the original intent of the constitution.

The proposed legislative changes are far removed from the original intent of the constitution.

3

He's so removed from reality that he doesn't realize how much prices have risen.

He's so removed from reality that he doesn't realize how much prices have risen.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
removal
Verb
remove
Adjetivo
removed
Relacionado
remover
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Truco para recordar

If you 'remove' a puzzle piece, it becomes 'removed'—it is now separate and distant from the rest of the picture.

Quiz rápido

The celebrity's lifestyle was far _______ from the humble upbringing he often talked about.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: removed

Ejemplos

1

The quiet mountain cabin felt completely removed from the stress of city life.

everyday

The quiet mountain cabin felt completely removed from the stress of city life.

2

The proposed legislative changes are far removed from the original intent of the constitution.

formal

The proposed legislative changes are far removed from the original intent of the constitution.

3

He's so removed from reality that he doesn't realize how much prices have risen.

informal

He's so removed from reality that he doesn't realize how much prices have risen.

4

This theoretical model is several steps removed from any practical application in the field.

academic

This theoretical model is several steps removed from any practical application in the field.

5

The executive team often seems removed from the daily challenges faced by the sales staff.

business

The executive team often seems removed from the daily challenges faced by the sales staff.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
removal
Verb
remove
Adjetivo
removed
Relacionado
remover

Colocaciones comunes

far removed from significantly different or distant from
physically removed separated by physical distance
totally removed completely disconnected
seemingly removed appearing to be disconnected
several steps removed separated by several intermediate stages

Frases Comunes

first cousin once removed

a cousin from a different generation (child of one's first cousin)

at a remove

at a distance or from a separate perspective

far removed from reality

having no connection to what is actually happening

Se confunde a menudo con

remove vs remote

'Remote' usually refers to physical distance or a technological device, while 'removed' describes a state of being disconnected or distinct.

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Notas de uso

When used as an adjective, it almost always takes the form 'removed' and is typically followed by the preposition 'from'. It often conveys a figurative distance rather than just a physical one.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the base verb 'remove' when they mean the adjective 'removed' to describe a state of separation.

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Truco para recordar

If you 'remove' a puzzle piece, it becomes 'removed'—it is now separate and distant from the rest of the picture.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'removere', where 're-' means back and 'movere' means to move.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem' Commonly paired with the preposition 'from' Often modified by degree adverbs such as 'far', 'completely', or 'totally'

Quiz rápido

The celebrity's lifestyle was far _______ from the humble upbringing he often talked about.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: removed

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boneyard

B2

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bonito

B2

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B2

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bonny

B2

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bonsai

B2

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bony

B2

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boo

B2

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