vecino
neighbor
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/beˈθino/
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Cultural Note
Neighbor relationships are important in Spain, especially in apartment buildings where most urban Spaniards live. The comunidad de vecinos (homeowners' association) holds regular meetings to discuss building issues. Good vecinos look out for each other, accept packages, and even share food. Noise from neighbors is the number one complaint in Spanish urban life.
📝 Example Sentences
Nuestros vecinos son muy simpáticos.
Our neighbors are very friendly.
El vecino de arriba hace mucho ruido por las noches.
The upstairs neighbor makes a lot of noise at night.