意味
Describing a place that is not close.
文化的背景
In historic Italian city centers, 'lontano' is relative. Because streets are narrow and winding, a distance of 1km might feel 'molto lontano' compared to a modern city with grid layouts. The theme of distance is central to Italian 'canzone d'autore'. Being 'lontano' often implies a romantic longing or nostalgia for one's hometown (nostalgia). When inviting someone to your house, if it is 'molto lontano', it is polite to offer a ride or detailed parking instructions, as Italians value hospitality over convenience. In the South, you might hear 'luntano'. The concept of distance there is often tied to the lack of high-speed infrastructure, making places feel further than they are.
Use 'Lontanissimo'
If something is REALLY far, use 'lontanissimo' instead of 'molto lontano' to sound more like a native.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the place you are talking about is masculine (lontano) or feminine (lontana).
意味
Describing a place that is not close.
Use 'Lontanissimo'
If something is REALLY far, use 'lontanissimo' instead of 'molto lontano' to sound more like a native.
Gender Agreement
Always check if the place you are talking about is masculine (lontano) or feminine (lontana).
The 'Da' Rule
Always use 'da' to say 'far from'. Never use 'di' or 'a'.
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of 'lontano' (lontano, lontana, lontani, lontane).
Le montagne sono molto _______.
'Montagne' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'lontane'.
Which sentence is correct?
You want to say the museum is far from here.
We use 'lontano' for distance and 'da' for 'from'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Scusi, il Duomo è vicino? B: No, _________.
The speaker says 'No', so they must contradict 'vicino' (close) with 'lontano' (far).
Match the Italian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs.
These are common ways to describe distance in Italian.
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Le montagne sono molto _______.
'Montagne' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'lontane'.
You want to say the museum is far from here.
We use 'lontano' for distance and 'da' for 'from'.
A: Scusi, il Duomo è vicino? B: No, _________.
The speaker says 'No', so they must contradict 'vicino' (close) with 'lontano' (far).
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
These are common ways to describe distance in Italian.
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よくある質問
4 問Technically yes (e.g., 'un futuro lontano'), but for 'a long time ago' or 'a long time from now', other expressions are more common.
Only when it's an adjective (e.g., 'molta acqua'). When it modifies 'lontano', it's an adverb and stays 'molto'.
'Lontano' is more common in speech; 'distante' is more formal or technical.
Just say 'È lontano'.
関連フレーズ
essere vicino
contrastto be close
essere distante
synonymto be distant
andare lontano
builds onto go far (in life)
da lontano
specialized formfrom afar
