alejar
Translations
- to distance
- to remove
- to keep away
Commonly used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | alejaría |
| tú | alejarías |
| él/ella | alejaría |
| nosotros | alejaríamos |
| vosotros | alejaríais |
| ellos/as | alejarían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría alejado |
| tú | habrías alejado |
| él/ella | habría alejado |
| nosotros | habríamos alejado |
| vosotros | habríais alejado |
| ellos/as | habrían alejado |
Future
| yo | alejaré |
| tú | alejarás |
| él/ella | alejará |
| nosotros | alejaremos |
| vosotros | alejaréis |
| ellos/as | alejarán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré alejado |
| tú | habrás alejado |
| él/ella | habrá alejado |
| nosotros | habremos alejado |
| vosotros | habréis alejado |
| ellos/as | habrán alejado |
Imperfect
| yo | alejaba |
| tú | alejabas |
| él/ella | alejaba |
| nosotros | alejábamos |
| vosotros | alejabais |
| ellos/as | alejaban |
Pluperfect
| yo | había alejado |
| tú | habías alejado |
| él/ella | había alejado |
| nosotros | habíamos alejado |
| vosotros | habíais alejado |
| ellos/as | habían alejado |
Present
| yo | alejo |
| tú | alejas |
| él/ella | aleja |
| nosotros | alejamos |
| vosotros | alejáis |
| ellos/as | alejan |
Present Perfect
| yo | he alejado |
| tú | has alejado |
| él/ella | ha alejado |
| nosotros | hemos alejado |
| vosotros | habéis alejado |
| ellos/as | han alejado |
Preterite
| yo | alejé |
| tú | alejaste |
| él/ella | alejó |
| nosotros | alejamos |
| vosotros | alejasteis |
| ellos/as | alejaron |
Example Sentences
It is better to distance children from dangerous situations.
Sometimes, distancing ourselves from toxic people is necessary to take care of our mental health.
A medida que se alejaran de esa influencia negativa, los jóvenes podrían desarrollar una autoestima más fuerte y saludable.
As they distanced themselves from that negative influence, young people could develop a stronger and healthier self-esteem.
Su actitud vanidoso lo alejó de sus amigos, quienes no soportaban su constante necesidad de admiración.
His vain attitude drove away his friends, who could not stand his constant need for admiration.
The pride he displayed in his attitude drove away many of his friends.
It's not good to be malicious, as it can drive away the people around you.
The fence around the garden helps keep animals away.
Her vituperative attitude towards others has caused many to distance themselves from her.
Su actitud sobrancera lo alejó de muchos amigos que no toleraban su arrogancia.
His overbearing attitude drove away many friends who could not tolerate his arrogance.
A menudo, su malgenioso comportamiento aleja a las personas que lo rodean.
Often, his ill-tempered behavior drives away the people around him.
The rabid dog barked with such fury that everyone stepped back, fearful.
His stinginess caused his friends to gradually distance themselves from him.
Su rencoso comportamiento lo alejaba de sus amigos, quienes no entendían por qué estaba tan amargado.
His resentful behavior pushed away his friends, who did not understand why he was so bitter.
The fence around the property is necessary to keep wild animals away.
Su actitud pretenciosa lo alejaba de las personas genuinas que valoraban la humildad y la sencillez.
His pretentious attitude drove away genuine people who valued humility and simplicity.
His arrogant attitude pushed away many friends who once appreciated him.
Su altivo comportamiento lo alejó de sus compañeros de trabajo, quienes preferían mantener distancia.
His haughty behavior pushed him away from his coworkers, who preferred to keep their distance.
The deception in her story made many of her friends distance themselves.
Su comportamiento fue tan deleznable que todos decidieron alejarse de él.
His behavior was so despicable that everyone decided to distance themselves from him.
After being slandered by his peers, he decided to distance himself and focus on his personal well-being.
His mean attitude drives away many people who could be his friends.
Su comportamiento depravo lo alejó de sus amigos y familiares.
His depraved behavior distanced him from his friends and family.
Su comportamiento enfadoso hizo que muchos amigos se alejaran de él.
His annoying behavior caused many friends to distance themselves from him.
His rough character sometimes drives people away, although deep down he is kind.
His egotistical attitude pushed away his closest friends.
Pride can lead to loneliness, as it drives away the people who try to help.
Sometimes, her bad-tempered attitude drives away the people around her.
His classist attitude drives away many friends who have fewer resources.
His haughty attitude kept him away from many people who valued humility.
Her aversion to cats was evident, as she always kept them away from her house.
The dislover walked away from their partner, feeling a deep sadness and emptiness in their heart.
Su comportamiento esbrenco lo alejó de sus amigos más cercanos.
His rude behavior distanced him from his closest friends.
The fly swatter is essential in the kitchen to keep flies away.
He shouldn't boast so much, as that can drive his friends away.
The mountain enclave is a place of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
La pestilente olor que emanaba del basurero hizo que todos se alejaran rápidamente.
The foul smell emanating from the dumpster made everyone quickly move away.
Su comportamiento desconsiderado hizo que muchos se alejaran de él.
His thoughtless behavior caused many to distance themselves from him.
During the storm, the river's break caused damage to several nearby houses.
Su fanfarronería constante lo alejó de sus amigos, quienes preferían la sinceridad.
His constant boastfulness drove away his friends, who preferred sincerity.
El monjío en la montaña ofrece un lugar de paz y reflexión para quienes buscan alejarse del bullicio.
The monk's cell in the mountain offers a place of peace and reflection for those seeking to escape the hustle.
The repulsive smell of the garbage piled up on the street made people quickly walk away.
His know-it-all attitude pushed away many friends who valued humility.
The repellent is designed to keep insects away.
His quarrelsome attitude drives away those who seek peace and harmony.
In her free time, she prefers to keep her private life away from social media.
The wire fence surrounding the field is necessary to keep wild animals away.
I decided to smoke my house with herbs to attract positive energies and ward off negativity.
Su enfoque obscurantista hizo que muchos se alejaran de sus ideas, a pesar de su popularidad inicial.
His obscurantist approach caused many to distance themselves from his ideas, despite his initial popularity.