How to Say "close by" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “close by” is “próximas” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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AdjectiveB1
spatial relationship
Examples
Las casas próximas al río sufrieron inundaciones.
The houses close by the river suffered flooding.
Tienen unas oficinas muy próximas a la universidad.
They have some offices very close to the university.
Las ciudades próximas suelen compartir recursos.
Nearby cities usually share resources.
Comparison with 'Cercanas'
'Próximas' and 'cercanas' both mean 'nearby.' 'Próximas' often emphasizes the very closest thing, like the first thing you encounter, while 'cercanas' is a more general term for 'close'.
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