distanciar
/dis.tanˈθjaɾ/verb★Intermediate
general
To create physical or emotional distance between oneself and others.
Después del conflicto, ella prefirió distanciarse de su amigo.
After the conflict, she preferred to distance herself from her friend.
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This verb is often used reflexively (e.g., 'distanciarse').
general
To reduce or limit interaction with someone or something.
El gobierno decidió distanciarse de las políticas controvertidas.
The government decided to distance itself from the controversial policies.
Collocations
distanciarse deto distance oneself from
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💡Pro Tip
Reflexive Use
The reflexive form 'distanciarse' is more natural in most contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the noun 'distancia' (distance) with the suffix '-ar', which is common for verbs in Spanish.
📝Usage Notes
The reflexive form 'distanciarse' is more commonly used than the non-reflexive form.
Word Breakdown
distancia
distance
root-ar
verb-forming suffix
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés