Cercanías (en. Suburbs)
/ser.ka.ni.as/
Synonyms
- alrededores
- contorno
- inmediaciones
- vecindad
- proximidades
Slang Meanings
In some contexts, it is used to refer to a complicated or unsafe urban area.
That part of the surroundings is considered dangerous.
Esa parte de las cercanías se considera peligrosa.
In colloquial language, it indicates a frequently meeting area.
We always meet in the vicinity of the bar.
Nos vemos siempre en las cercanías del bar.