Italian · Question Words
quanto è lontano
how far
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Used to ask the distance to a place.
Example
Quanto è lontano il duomo da qui?
How far is the cathedral from here?
Etymology
The phrase 'quanto è lontano' translates directly from 'how far' and is composed of 'quanto' (how much) and 'lontano' (far). This phrase reflects modern constructions in Italian.
How & Where It’s Used
This phrase is used in both spoken and written forms, primarily in informal contexts, and is universally understood.