Spanish word

distanciamiento

Pronunciation

IPA/distanθjaˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrift

Example

Después de la discusión, hubo un distanciamiento entre ellos.

After the argument, there was a rift between them.

Illustration for distanciamiento (rift)

More examples

El distanciamiento social ayudó a frenar los contagios.

Social distancing helped curb infections.

Core concept

A growing emotional gap between people.

Common phrases

  • distanciamiento social

    social distancing

  • distanciamiento emocional

    emotional distancing

  • distanciamiento físico

    physical distancing

Similar words

alejamiento: Gradual emotional withdrawal that makes closeness harder.
separación: A relationship ends and the partners separate.
distancia: A space or gap between people or feelings that reduces closeness.
desconexión: Interruption of connection or communication that weakens ties.

Definition in Spanish

Acción o efecto de crear o mantener distancia entre personas, especialmente en el plano afectivo o relacional.

Word origin

It derives from the verb distanciar (from distancia 'distance') and the suffix -miento, which forms nouns denoting an action, result, or state.

Usage tips

  • The word is fairly formal and often appears in contexts like psychology or the news; in casual speech speakers usually say se distanciaron or se alejaron instead.

Other meanings

  • distancingnoun
  • isolationnoun

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