distant village

[ˈdɪstənt ˈvɪlɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: distant villages
aldeia distante
1. a small rural settlement that is located far away from urban centers or major towns
The explorers finally reached the distant village after weeks of traveling through the jungle.
Os exploradores finalmente chegaram à aldeia distante após semanas de viagem pela selva.
2. a remote or isolated community, typically characterized by limited access and fewer modern amenities
She spent a year teaching in a distant village in the mountains.
Ela passou um ano ensinando em uma aldeia distante nas montanhas.
In Brazilian culture, distant villages often represent the 'interior' (interior do país) and carry romantic notions of authentic, traditional life away from urban chaos. These villages are frequently subjects of literature and folklore, representing connection to roots and natural simplicity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote villageisolated settlementfaraway hamletoutlying community
Antonyms / Antônimos
nearby villageurban centermetropolitan areaneighboring settlement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aldeia distante
most common translation, used across all of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
vilarejo afastado
alternative common usage in Rio de Janeiro state
São Paulo
aldeia remota
alternative usage emphasizing remoteness
Portugal
aldeia afastada
Portuguese variant with similar meaning and frequency of use

Related Words

hamletsettlementcountrysideruralremote locationfrontier

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the middle of nowhere
off the beaten path
back of beyond
far and wide
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