A1 — Beginnernoun
vicino
neighbour
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
confinanteadiacenteprossimo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
stranierolontano
Usage note
'Vicino' is also an adjective/adverb meaning 'near/close'. As a noun: 'vicino di casa' = next-door neighbour. 'Il Vicino Oriente' = the Near East.
Example
"Il mio vicino di casa è sempre disponibile ad aiutare."
"My neighbour is always ready to help."
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