Significado
Describing long distance.
Contexto cultural
In Russia, 'far' is a relative term. Because the country is so large, a 100km trip might be considered 'nearby' for a weekend visit. In Moscow, distance is often measured in time or metro stations rather than kilometers. 'Далеко' might mean 'more than 5 stops away.' The concept of 'Тридевятое царство' (The Thrice-Ninth Kingdom) is the ultimate 'далеко'—a place so far it's in another world. In Siberia, 'далеко' can imply isolation. If a village is 'далеко,' it might be inaccessible during winter except by helicopter.
The 'O' Rule
Remember that 'далеко' ends in 'o' because it's an adverb describing a state. Don't try to change the ending to match a noun unless you're using it as an adjective (далёкий).
Distance vs Time
Never use 'далеко' for time. If a meeting is in 3 hours, it's not 'далеко', it's 'не скоро'.
Significado
Describing long distance.
The 'O' Rule
Remember that 'далеко' ends in 'o' because it's an adverb describing a state. Don't try to change the ending to match a noun unless you're using it as an adjective (далёкий).
Distance vs Time
Never use 'далеко' for time. If a meeting is in 3 hours, it's not 'далеко', it's 'не скоро'.
Sound Native
Use 'далековато' when you want to sound more natural and slightly opinionated about a distance.
Relative Distance
If a Russian says 'недалеко', be prepared for a 15-minute walk. Their 'near' might be your 'far'!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is far.'
Это ________.
'Далеко' means far. 'Долго' means a long time, and 'близко' means close.
How do you say 'It is not far'?
Select the correct Russian translation:
To negate a state in Russian, you place 'не' directly before the adverb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Пойдём в парк пешком? B: Нет, ________.
The context of 'No' and 'on foot' suggests the distance is the reason for declining.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are looking at a map of a city 1000km away.
1000km is a significant distance requiring 'далеко'.
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Ayudas visuales
Distance vs. Time
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosЭто ________.
'Далеко' means far. 'Долго' means a long time, and 'близко' means close.
Select the correct Russian translation:
To negate a state in Russian, you place 'не' directly before the adverb.
A: Пойдём в парк пешком? B: Нет, ________.
The context of 'No' and 'on foot' suggests the distance is the reason for declining.
You are looking at a map of a city 1000km away.
1000km is a significant distance requiring 'далеко'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, in response to a question like 'Is it far?', you can simply say 'Далеко.'
'Далеко' is an adverb (It is far), while 'далёкий' is an adjective (A far land).
Use 'слишком далеко' for 'too far.'
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite in all contexts.
It's better to use 'холодный' (cold) or 'отстранённый' (aloof) for people.
Это далеко от города (using the Genitive case after 'от').
No, as an adverb in this phrase, it remains 'далеко' regardless of gender.
'Это близко' (It is close) or 'Это рядом' (It is nearby).
Yes: 'Это будет далеко.'
Yes, 'у чёрта на куличках' is a common idiom for 'in the middle of nowhere.'
Because it is an unstressed syllable; in Russian, unstressed 'e' often reduces to an 'i' sound.
Yes, it means 'It is far from me.'
Frases relacionadas
Недалеко
contrastNot far / nearby
Далековато
specialized formA bit too far
Очень далеко
builds onVery far
Далеко отсюда
specialized formFar from here
Вдали
similarIn the distance
