A1 — Beginneradjective
vicino
near, close, nearby
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
prossimoadiacenteattiguolimitrofo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lontanodistanteremotodistaccato
Usage note
'Vicino' works as adjective, adverb, and preposition (vicino a = near to). 'Adiacente' means adjacent. 'Limitrofo' is used for bordering areas.
Example
"Il supermercato è vicino a casa mia, ci vado a piedi."
"The supermarket is near my house, I walk there."
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