1. People whom one knows slightly or casually, with whom there is limited personal connection or frequent contact
We invited some distant acquaintances to the party, people we met years ago but rarely see.
Convidamos alguns conhecidos distantes para a festa, pessoas que conhecemos anos atrás mas raramente vemos.
2. Individuals with whom one has a superficial or formal relationship
They remained distant acquaintances even after working in the same office for five years.
Permaneceram sendo conhecidos distantes mesmo após trabalhar no mesmo escritório por cinco anos.