vecindario
“vecindario” means “neighborhood” in Spanish (The specific area where people live.).
neighborhood
Also: community, district
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Mi vecindario es muy tranquilo y seguro.
A2My neighborhood is very quiet and safe.
Necesitamos mejorar la iluminación en todo el vecindario.
B1We need to improve the lighting throughout the entire neighborhood.
Todo el vecindario se reunió para la fiesta anual.
B2The whole community (neighborhood) gathered for the annual party.
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Which word refers to the person who lives next door?
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This word comes from the older Spanish word 'vecino' (neighbor). The '-ario' ending is added to suggest a collection or group of those people, meaning 'the place where the neighbors are.' Ultimately, it traces back to the Latin word *vicinus*, meaning 'neighboring' or 'near.'
First recorded: 15th century (as 'vecindario')
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vecindario' and 'barrio'?
Both mean 'neighborhood.' 'Vecindario' often emphasizes the community aspect or the residential area itself. 'Barrio' is very common and can sometimes refer to a larger, officially designated district or quarter of a city. In daily conversation, they are often interchangeable.
Does 'vecindario' refer to the people or the place?
'Vecindario' primarily refers to the place (the physical neighborhood). However, it can also be used to mean 'the people living there' (the community), as in 'Todo el vecindario salió a votar' (The whole community came out to vote).