Zerca (en. Fence)

/ˈθɛrkɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Proximity or nearness to a place.
We live close to the park.
Vivimos cerca del parque.
A small or limited area in relation to something.
The store is close to the square.
La tienda está cerca de la plaza.

Etymology

From Latin 'circus', which means around.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be close
To be in proximity to something.
estar cerca
close to
Location that indicates proximity.
cerca de
to get close
To physically approach someone or something.
ponerse cerca

Related Words

circle
Set of points equidistant from a center.
circulo
closeness
State of being close.
cercanía
to enclose
To enclose an area or place with a barrier.
cercar

Slang Meanings

Close in a social situation.
That party is close, everyone is planning it.
Esa fiesta es zerca, todos lo están planeando.
To be very close to someone sentimentally.
He is close to his best friend.
Está zerca de su mejor amigo.