Vecindario (en. Neighborhood)

/besinˈdaɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Area where a group of people live sharing public spaces.

The neighborhood has organized a street party to promote coexistence.

El vecindario ha organizado una fiesta callejera para fomentar la convivencia.

Group of neighbors living in the same place.

My neighbors in the neighborhood are very kind.

Mis vecinos del vecindario son muy amables.

The community of people living near one another.

I feel very safe in my neighborhood.

Me siento muy seguro en mi vecindario.

From Latin 'vicinarius', which means 'belonging to the neighbor'.

united neighborhood

When neighbors collaborate and support each other.

vecindario unido

quiet neighborhood

An area where one lives peacefully and with little noise.

vecindario tranquilo

good neighborliness

Friendly and respectful relationship between neighbors.

buena vecindad

neighbor

Person who lives close to another.

vecino

neighborhood

Part of a city that has several residences.

barrio

community

Group of people who share interests or a space.

comunidad

The neighborhood where one feels at home.

This neighborhood is my home; I know everyone here.

Este vecindario es mi hogar, aquí conozco a todos.

Dangerous or conflictive area.

Avoid that neighborhood; it is not safe.

Evita ese vecindario, no es seguro.