Spanish Conversation · Level 63
76 words
Spanish word
apartado
Pronunciation
IPA/apaɾˈtaðo/
Meaning
- adjectiveremote
Example
Vivimos en un pueblo apartado.
We live in a remote village.
More examples
Desde nuestra casa el sendero está apartado.
From our house the path is remote.
Core concept
A lone house far from the village.
Common phrases
camino apartado
remote path
casa apartada
remote house
rincón apartado
secluded corner
Similar words
alejado: At a distance from main areas, reachable without extreme effort but not central.
remoto: Located in a very distant, hard-to-reach area, often beyond normal transport links.
aislado: In a solitary location with little contact, physically or socially isolated.
retirado: Withdrawn from public life or activity, typically positioned in a quiet spot.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que algo o alguien está distante o separado del resto, por razón de ubicación, relación o atención.
Word origin
From the past participle of apartar (a- + partir 'to separate'), originally 'set apart' and used adjectivally to mean distant or separated.
Usage tips
- When used about people, apartado often implies social or emotional distance, so speakers usually add a reason or context to avoid suggesting rejection.