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    Cercano (en. Nearby)

    /serˈkano/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is near in place or time.
    We live in a neighborhood close to the city center.
    Vivimos en un barrio cercano al centro de la ciudad.
    That has a close or intimate relationship.
    My closest friend always supports me.
    Mi amigo más cercano siempre me apoya.
    That is similar or akin.
    There are close concepts in different cultures.
    Existen conceptos cercanos en distintas culturas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cercanus', which means 'near' or 'close.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    up close
    To assist or participate in something closely.
    de cerca
    near to
    To be near to a place or situation.
    cerca de
    lend a close hand
    To offer help to someone in a friendly and close manner.
    echar una mano cercana

    Related Words

    closeness
    The quality of being close.
    cercanía
    enclose
    Surround or enclose something physically.
    cercar
    fence
    Barrier that limits a space.
    cerca

    Slang Meanings

    Very close in relation to a friend or family member.
    That guy is very close to my family, like a brother.
    Ese tipo es muy cercano a mi familia, como un hermano.
    That is intimate or trustworthy.
    Close friends are always there in good times and bad.
    Los amigos cercanos siempre están en las buenas y en las malas.