Alejarse
Definition
(verb) To move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course
Examples
“El senderista se alejó del camino y se perdió en el denso bosque.”
“No te alejes tanto.”
Don't wander off so far.
“Carlos se alejó de la mesa sin decir nada.”
Carlos drifted away from the table without saying a word.
“A eso de las diez, Marta se alejó del grupo y tomó un taxi en la plaza.”
Around ten, Marta drifted away from the group and took a taxi in the square.
“Si te alejas de la ruta, luego te toca volver cuesta arriba.”
If you wander off the route, you'll have to come back uphill later.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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