What is the Spanish word for "distance"?

Learn how to say "distance" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

distance

Spanish

distancia

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Examples of how to use "distance" in Spanish

English
What is the distance to the nearest town?
Spanish
¿Cuál es la distancia hasta el pueblo más cercano?
English
The distance between cities is 120 miles.
Spanish
La distancia entre las ciudades es de 120 millas.
English
We measured the distance with a ruler.
Spanish
Medimos la distancia con una regla.
English
She kept her distance during the meeting.
Spanish
Ella mantuvo su distancia durante la reunión.
English
The distance felt longer at night.
Spanish
La distancia parecía más larga por la noche.

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