vecindario
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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
Since 'vecindario' ends in '-o', it is a masculine word and always uses 'el' or 'un' (el vecindario, un vecindario).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'vecindario' and 'vecino'
Mistake: "Using 'vecino' when you mean the place."
Correction: 'Vecindario' is the place (the neighborhood). 'Vecino' is the person (the neighbor).
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Your Area
Use 'vecindario' when you want to emphasize the local community or residential feel, often interchangeable with 'barrio' in many regions.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: vecindario
Question 1 of 2
Which word refers to the person who lives next door?
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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).