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vicinanza

nearness

noun vee-chee-NAHN-tsah Rare

Also means

closeness

Usage Note

Vicinanza is feminine (la vicinanza, le vicinanze). In the plural, le vicinanze means 'the vicinity' or 'the surrounding area' — a key learner distinction. The adjective form is vicino (near) and the adverb is also vicino. The phrase nelle vicinanze ('in the vicinity') is extremely common in directions and descriptions.

Examples

"Abito nelle vicinanze del centro."

Natural Translation

I live in the vicinity of the city centre.

Literal Translation

I-live in-the vicinities of-the centre.

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