Vecinas (en. Neighbors)

/beˈθinas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who live close to a specific place.
My neighbors always help me with shopping.
Mis vecinas siempre me ayudan con las compras.
Women who are part of a community or neighborhood.
The neighbors in the neighborhood organize events to get to know each other.
Las vecinas del barrio organizan eventos para conocerse.
Inhabitants of the same locality or residential area.
Neighbors meet to discuss community issues.
Las vecinas se reúnen para discutir temas de la comunidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'vicinus', meaning 'near' or 'neighbor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have a good relationship with my neighbors.
Indicates that there is a good coexistence with the people living nearby.
tengo una buena relación con mis vecinas
The neighbors in the community support each other.
Means that the women in the neighborhood help each other.
las vecinas de la comunidad se apoyan
Doing chores with the neighbors.
Reflects the idea of sharing responsibilities or activities with the women in the area.
hacer las tareas con las vecinas

Related Words

Neighborhood
A group of houses or buildings in the same area.
vecindario
Neighbor
A person who lives close to another.
vecino
Community
A group of people who share a geographical space.
comunidad

Slang Meanings

Nosy or meddlesome person among those living nearby.
That neighbor is so much of a neighbor, she is always talking about others.
Esa vecina es tan vecinera, siempre está hablando de los demás.
Close friend or companion in the neighborhood.
My neighbors are like sisters, we are always together.
Mis vecinas son como hermanas, siempre estamos juntas.