How to Say "neighbor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “neighbor” is “vecino” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi vecino me ayudó a cargar las cajas.
My neighbor helped me carry the boxes.
Los vecinos se quejaron por el ruido de la fiesta.
The neighbors complained about the party noise.
Todos los vecinos del barrio asistieron a la reunión municipal.
All the residents of the neighborhood attended the municipal meeting.
Gender Match
Since this is a noun referring to a person, it changes form depending on the person's gender: 'vecino' (male) and 'vecina' (female).
Confusing Noun and Location
Mistake: “Usar 'vecindario' para hablar de una persona. (e.g., 'Mi vecindario es amable.')”
Correction: Use 'vecino' or 'vecina' for the person. 'Vecindario' means the place (neighborhood). Say: 'Mi vecino es amable.'
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