A1 Expression Neutral

É longe?

Is it far?

Meaning

Asking about distance.

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Cultural Background

Brazilians often use 'longe' to mean 'inconveniently far', even if the distance isn't huge in kilometers. In Portugal, distances are often measured in time rather than kilometers.

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Use 'perto'

If the answer is no, use 'Não, é perto' (No, it's close).

Meaning

Asking about distance.

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Use 'perto'

If the answer is no, use 'Não, é perto' (No, it's close).

Test Yourself

Select the correct verb for the question.

____ longe daqui?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: É

We use 'ser' for distance.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Select the correct verb for the question. Choose A1

____ longe daqui?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: É

We use 'ser' for distance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'Demora muito?' for time.

Related Phrases

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Muito longe

builds on

Very far

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Ao longe

similar

In the distance

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