vecino
“vecino” means “neighbor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
neighbor
Also: resident
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Mi vecino me ayudó a cargar las cajas.
A1My neighbor helped me carry the boxes.
Los vecinos se quejaron por el ruido de la fiesta.
A2The neighbors complained about the party noise.
Todos los vecinos del barrio asistieron a la reunión municipal.
B1All the residents of the neighborhood attended the municipal meeting.
neighboring
Also: adjacent
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La ciudad vecina tiene un festival de música este fin de semana.
B1The neighboring city has a music festival this weekend.
El terreno vecino está a la venta.
B2The adjacent plot of land is for sale.
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Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'vecino'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *vicinus*, which literally means 'near' or 'nearby,' and is related to *vicus*, meaning 'village' or 'street.' This shows its ancient connection to living in close proximity to others.
First recorded: Documented in Spanish texts since the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vecindario' and 'vecino'?
'Vecino' refers to a person (a neighbor), while 'vecindario' refers to the place where neighbors live (the neighborhood or vicinity).
How do I say 'female neighbor'?
The word changes its ending to match the gender: 'vecino' is for a male neighbor, and 'vecina' is for a female neighbor.