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How do you say "far" in Spanish?
Lejos
In Spanish, "far" is Lejos.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say 'Lejos' quickly and evenly; the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Lejos is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La estación está demasiado lejos para andar.
The station is too far to walk.
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How to remember Lejos
Link 'Lejos' to its meaning, The station is too far to walk, by repeating the example sentence 'La estación está demasiado lejos para andar.' out loud a few times.
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Questions about Lejos
How do you pronounce Lejos?
Native speakers say 'Lejos' quickly and evenly; the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Lejos formal or casual?
Lejos is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Lejos used in Spanish?
Lejos is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La estación está demasiado lejos para andar. (The station is too far to walk.).
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"Far" in other languages
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