This is the 1506th most frequent Portuguese word.
distante
Far or distant.
In this sentence, 'distante' is used as an adjective to describe the physical distance between two locations.
O castelo está distante da cidade.
The castle is far from the city.
Here, 'distante' describes an emotional state, indicating a lack of closeness or connection.
Ela está distante emocionalmente após a discussão.
She is emotionally distant after the argument.
In this context, 'distante' refers to a temporal distance, emphasizing a period long ago.