Spanish · Family & People
Vecino
Neighbour
Beginnernoun
Definition
A person who lives nearby.
Example
El vecino tiene un perro muy grande.
The neighbour has a very big dog.
Etymology
'Vecino' is derived from the Latin 'vicinus', meaning neighbor. Historically, it has been used to describe individuals living near one another.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vecino' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken language, across all Spanish-speaking countries to denote geographic closeness.