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    Vecino (en. Neighbor)

    /beˈθino/ (en España) o /beˈsino/ (en América Latina)

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who resides in a place that is close to another.
    My neighbor is very friendly and always greets me.
    Mi vecino es muy amable y siempre me saluda.
    A person who lives in a nearby neighborhood or locality.
    The neighbors on the street organized a party.
    Los vecinos de la calle organizaron una fiesta.
    In a more figurative sense, it can also refer to people who are in a similar situation or share common interests.
    It is important to collaborate with neighbors to improve the community.
    Es importante colaborar con los vecinos para mejorar la comunidad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vicinus', meaning 'nearby' or 'surrounding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a neighbor of
    Being in proximity to someone or something.
    ser vecino de
    neighborhood meeting
    Meeting of the people who live in the same community.
    junta de vecinos
    neighborhood relations
    Actions and connections between people who reside nearby.
    relaciones de vecindad

    Related Words

    neighborhood
    A group of neighbors living in the same area.
    vecindario
    neighborhood
    The condition of being a neighbor; closeness between people.
    vecindad

    Slang Meanings

    Neighborhood where everyone knows each other
    I live in a place where we are like one big family, a true 'neighborhood'.
    Vivo en un lugar donde somos como una gran familia, un verdadero 'vecindario'.
    Another colloquial term for 'neighbor'
    In my neighborhood, we call the neighbors 'compa'.
    En mi barrio, le decimos 'compa' a los vecinos.