non lontano da
The English phrase "not far from" is translated into Italian as non lontano da.
non lontano da is used to describe a place that is a short distance away from another location.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of non (not), lontano (far) and da (from).
Which one should you use?
While non lontano da emphasizes the lack of distance, the synonym vicino a simply states proximity (meaning "near to").
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition da must be used after lontano to indicate the point of reference.
Did you know?
- If an Italian says someone is lontano in a conversation, they might not mean the person is far away, but that they are distracted or not paying attention.
- The word lontano shares an ancestral root with the English word 'long', as both trace back to the same Latin origin of distance and length.
- Italian uses lontano for both physical distance and time. You can use it to describe an event that is 'far' in the future.
Examples in context
- Abito non lontano da qui.I live not far from here.This sentence is useful for stating where you currently live using non lontano da.Tatoeba #13814111 by Nuel, translation #13814109 by Nuel
- Una volta vivevo non lontano da qui.I used to live not far from here.This sentence is useful for stating where you used to live using non lontano da.Tatoeba #2848894 by Guybrush88, translation #2541085 by CK
- Conosco un buon ristorante non lontano da qui.I know a good restaurant not far from here.This sentence is useful for mentioning a restaurant located with non lontano da.Tatoeba #4938247 by Guybrush88, translation #4663381 by CK
- La tua destinazione si trova non lontano da qui.Your destination is not far from here.
- Il ristorante si trova a breve distanza dal centro città.The restaurant is not far from the city center.
- Il supermercato è vicino alla stazione.The supermarket is not far from the train station.
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Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are discussing where to meet for coffee.
- MartinaCi vediamo al bar non lontano da casa tua?Shall we meet at the bar not far from your house?
- AlessandroSì, quello in piazza è perfetto.Yes, the one in the square is perfect.
- MartinaOttimo, arrivo tra dieci minuti.Great, I'll be there in ten minutes.
- AlessandroVa bene, a dopo Martina!All right, see you later Martina!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries da, lontano, non, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
