vecina
“vecina” means “neighbor” in Spanish (a female person living nearby).
neighbor
Also: resident
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Mi vecina de al lado me prestó un poco de azúcar.
A1My next-door neighbor lent me some sugar.
La vecina se quejó del ruido de la fiesta.
A2The neighbor complained about the party noise.
¿Conoces a la nueva vecina del tercer piso?
A1Do you know the new neighbor on the third floor?
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Quick Quiz: vecina
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'vecina'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *vicinus*, which meant 'near' or 'close by'. This word itself is related to *vicus*, meaning 'village' or 'group of houses,' highlighting that a neighbor is simply someone who lives in your immediate group of homes.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'vecina' y 'vecino'?
The only difference is gender. 'Vecina' refers specifically to a female neighbor, while 'vecino' refers to a male neighbor. Both are used for people who live close to you.