Neighborhood
Spanish Translation
Part of Speech
- noun
Word Forms
- neighborhoods
Etymology
From Middle English neighbourhede, from Old English nēahġebūrhād ("state of being a neighbour"), equivalent to neighbour + -hood.
Del inglés medio neighbourhede, del inglés antiguo nēahġebūrhād ("estado de ser vecino"), equivalente a neighbour + -hood.
Meanings
A district or community within a town or city.
Un distrito o comunidad dentro de un pueblo o ciudad.
I live in a quiet neighborhood.
Vivo en un vecindario tranquilo.
Example Sentences
The neighborhood is known for its good schools.
El vecindario es conocido por sus buenas escuelas.
We're organizing a neighborhood watch program.
Estamos organizando un programa de vigilancia vecinal.
The new park improved the neighborhood.
El nuevo parque mejoró el vecindario.
Phrases
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in the neighborhooden el vecindario
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around the neighborhoodalrededor del vecindario
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neighborhood watchvigilancia vecinal
Idioms
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from the neighborhooddel barrio
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in my neck of the woodspor mi barrio
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the local colorel color local
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to get the lay of the landconocer el terreno
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close to homecerca de casa
Proverbs
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Good fences make good neighbors.Cuentas claras conservan la amistad.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.En el peligro se conoce al amigo.
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Love your neighbor as yourself.Ama a tu prójimo como a ti mismo.
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Familiarity breeds contempt.La mucha familiaridad engendra desprecio.
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.No hagas a otros lo que no quieres que te hagan a ti.
Usage Notes
The term 'neighborhood' can be used to describe both a physical area and a sense of community.
El término 'neighborhood' puede usarse para describir tanto un área física como un sentido de comunidad.
Notes for Learners
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Pay attention to the specific context when using 'neighborhood' to ensure clarity.
Presta atención al contexto específico al usar 'vecindario' para asegurar la claridad.
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Learn the regional variations of the word in Spanish.
Aprende las variaciones regionales de la palabra en español.
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Consider the cultural nuances associated with the concept of 'neighborhood' in different societies.
Considera los matices culturales asociados con el concepto de 'vecindario' en diferentes sociedades.
Collocations
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quiet neighborhoodvecindario tranquilo
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safe neighborhoodvecindario seguro
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friendly neighborhoodvecindario amigable
Common Mistakes
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Confusing 'neighborhood' with 'neighbor'.
Confundir 'vecindario' con 'vecino'.
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Using an incorrect Spanish translation due to regional differences.
Usar una traducción incorrecta en español debido a diferencias regionales.
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Misunderstanding cultural implications of the term.
Malinterpretar las implicaciones culturales del término.
Learning Tips
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Practice using 'neighborhood' in descriptions of your local area.
Practica usar 'vecindario' en descripciones de tu área local.
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Learn about the history of your neighborhood.
Aprende sobre la historia de tu vecindario.
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Engage in community activities in your neighborhood.
Participa en actividades comunitarias en tu vecindario.