Spanish phrase
¿Está lejos?
Meaning
Is it far from here?
When to use it
Asks whether a place is far from the speaker's location. Neutral, polite phrasing used when checking walking or driving time.
Example dialogue
¿Está lejos el museo?
Is the museum far from here?
No, está cerca; se tarda 5 minutos a pie.
No, it's nearby; it's a five-minute walk.