Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Far in Spanish
Lejos · adverb · LEH-hohs
The Spanish word for far is 'lejos,' used as an adverb to describe distance. The adjective form 'lejano' (masculine) or 'lejana' (feminine) means distant or faraway and is used to modify nouns directly.
Pronounce it as LEH-hohs, with two syllables and the stress on the first. The 'j' produces a soft 'h' sound.
La playa está lejos de aquí.
The beach is far from here.
far in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for far, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| lejos | far | LEH-hohs | Default, widely understood |
| lejano | far | adjective form — distant |
How Native Speakers Use Lejos
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Asking about distance
¿Está lejos el supermercado?
Is the supermarket far?
Asking for directions.
Describing a place
Viene de un país lejano que nunca he visitado.
She comes from a far country I have never visited.
Talking about someone's origin.
Expressing progress
Has llegado muy lejos en tu carrera.
You have come very far in your career.
Praising someone's achievements.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Lejos
Using lejano as adverb
Incorrect: El aeropuerto está lejano.
Correct: El aeropuerto está lejos.
'Lejano' is an adjective and modifies nouns directly (un lugar lejano). For the predicate 'is far,' use the adverb 'lejos.'
Mixing up lejos and cerca
Incorrect: La tienda está lejos, solo a dos minutos.
Correct: La tienda está cerca, solo a dos minutos.
If something is only two minutes away, it is 'cerca' (near), not 'lejos' (far).
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Common Questions About far in Spanish
- What is the difference between lejos and lejano?
- Lejos is an adverb used after verbs like 'estar' (está lejos = it is far), while lejano is an adjective placed before or after nouns (un lugar lejano = a distant place).
- How do you say how far in Spanish?
- The question 'how far' translates to '¿qué tan lejos?' or '¿a qué distancia?' depending on whether you want a general sense or a specific measurement.
- What is the opposite of lejos in Spanish?
- The opposite of 'lejos' (far) is 'cerca' (near or close), and the adjective pair is 'lejano' (distant) versus 'cercano' (nearby).