el vecino
neighbor · neighboring
The Spanish word "vecino" refers to a person who lives near or next to another person's home. In English, it is translated as "neighbor."
Meaning:
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Vecino (noun): A person who resides in close proximity, typically in the same neighborhood, town, or building.
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Vecino (adjective): Related to or situated nearby. For example, "ciudad vecino" means "neighboring city."
Breakdown:
- The word comes from Latin vicinus, which also means "neighbor" or "nearby."
- It is masculine singular; the feminine form is "vecina".
Synonyms:
- Prójimo (fellow human being, in a broader or figurative sense)
- Habitante cercano (nearby inhabitant)
Note: Synonyms for "vecino" specifically as neighbor aren't many, as it's quite a direct term.
Antonyms:
- Extranjero (foreigner, though this is more about nationality than proximity)
- Forastero (stranger, outsider)
These terms denote someone who is not from or does not live nearby.
Summary:
"Vecino" primarily means a neighbor, a person living near you. It can also function as an adjective to describe something that is neighboring or nearby.
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Examples
Mi vecino siempre es muy amable y servicial.noun
My neighbor is always very kind and helpful.
La tienda vecina abre muy temprano.adjective
The neighboring store opens very early.
Las casas vecinas comparten un pequeño jardín.adjective
The neighboring houses share a small garden.
Caminamos por las calles vecinas para llegar al mercado.adjective
We walked through the neighboring streets to reach the market.
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