Cercanas (en. Nearby)
[ser-ka-nas]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is near in place or space.
The nearby stores are ideal for walking to them.
Las tiendas cercanas son ideales para ir a pie.
That occurs in the near future.
The holidays are near.
Las vacaciones están cercanas.
That has a close or intimate relationship.
My closest friends are always with me.
Mis amigos más cercanos siempre están conmigo.
Etymology
Derives from the adjective 'close', which comes from the Latin 'circuitus', related to the idea of proximity.
Common Phrases and Expressions
close to reality
that are very truthful or authentic.
cercanas a la realidad
close in time
refers to events that will happen soon.
cercanas en el tiempo
close friends
people with whom one has an intimate relationship.
amigos cercanos
Related Words
proximity
Proximity or closeness in space or relationship.
cercanía
close
That is near in place or time.
cercano
Slang Meanings
To refer to intimate friends informally.
Those are my close ones, we are always together.
Esos son mis cercanas, siempre estamos juntos.
Can be used to describe something very accessible.
That place is really close, I always walk there.
Ese lugar es bien cercanas, siempre voy a pie.