cercano

Del latín 'cercānus', que significa cercano o próximo.

ADJ (1)
[/seɾˈkano/es-ES]
near literal / close literal / proximate formal / neighborhood informal
Synonyms próximo formal , vecino informal
Antonyms lejano

Describing something or someone that is geographically or temporally near or close. It can also refer to a close relationship or connection, or something that is imminent.

no irregularidad
plural
cercanos
  • El supermercado está muy cercano a mi casa. — The supermarket is very close to my house.
  • La fecha de entrega del proyecto está muy cercana. — The project delivery date is very near.
  • Tengo un amigo muy cercano en la universidad. — I have a very close friend at university.
NOUN (1)
[/seɾˈkano/es-ES]
relative general / similarity general / close one informal / concept of kinship untranslatable (The word 'cercano' can refer to a close relative in the sense of kinship, which does not have a single, direct translation in English.)
Synonyms pariente general , similar general
Antonyms extraño

Refers to a relative or someone with whom one has a close personal relationship, such as a family member or a very close one. It often implies a deep bond of kinship or affinity, where 'close one' or 'kinsman' might be approximations, but the nuance of 'cercano' as a noun for a person within one's immediate, trusted circle is a distinct concept.

no irregularidad
plural
cercanos
  • Siempre puedes contar con tus cercanos en momentos difíciles. — You can always count on your close ones/relatives in difficult times.
  • Es uno de mis cercanos; lo conozco desde la infancia. — He is one of my closest people; I've known him since childhood.
  • Organizó una reunión solo con sus cercanos. — He organized a meeting only with his closest people/kin.