Cercanías (en. Surroundings)

/ser.ka.ni.as/

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.