Vecina (en. Neighbor)

/beˈθina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Definition_text: Woman who lives in the same neighborhood or street.
Example_sentence: My neighbor always greets me in the mornings.
Mi vecina siempre me saluda por las mañanas.
Definition_text: Woman who resides in a place close to another.
Example_sentence: The neighbor on the second floor organizes meetings.
La vecina del segundo piso organiza reuniones.
Definition_text: Person who shares geographical proximity in a community.
Example_sentence: I have made friends with the neighbors of the neighborhood.
He hecho amistad con las vecinas del barrio.

Etymology

Etymology_origin: From Latin 'vicīna', which means 'neighbor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to be a neighbor
Meaning: Means being part of a community or neighborhood.
ser vecina
Phrase: neighbor of the neighborhood
Meaning: Reference to the woman who resides in the same area or street.
vecinda del barrio

Related Words

Related_word: neighborhood
Description: Group of houses or apartments in the same area.
vecindario
Related_word: proximity
Description: Community of neighbors in the same building or neighborhood.
vecindad
Related_word: male neighbor
Description: Man who lives in a nearby place.
vecino

Slang Meanings

Meaning: Close girl who helps with household problems.
Example: That neighbor is the one who always lends me sugar.
Esa vecina es la que siempre me presta azúcar.
Meaning: Friend who lives next door.
Example: She is my neighbor, and she is like a sister to me.
Ella es mi vecina, y es como una hermana para mí.