alejado

Alejado is a Spanish adjective meaning distant, far away, or remote. It can describe physical distance as well as relational or emotional distance. In English, translations include distant, remote, or estranged depending on the context.

Grammatically, alej ado agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies: un lugar alejado, una región alejada, or lugares alejados. It derives from the verb alejar (“to move away” or “to distance”) plus the participial suffix -ado, forming a past participle that functions as an adjective and, in some contexts, as a noun.

Usage of alejado is common in everyday Spanish. It denotes geographic remoteness, for example, un pueblo alejado de la ciudad, and can also express social or emotional distance, such as sentirse alejado de alguien. The term appears in formal writing, journalism, and literature to convey isolation or separation. It is often contrasted with synonyms like distante, remoto, or apartado, each carrying subtle nuances of meaning.

As a descriptor of places, alejado frequently characterizes locations that are not easily accessible or far from urban centers. When applied to people or relationships, it conveys estrangement or detachment rather than mere physical distance. The word can appear in compound expressions and idioms, reinforcing the sense of withdrawal or separation inherent in its meaning.