/ˈθeɾka/ ES
/ˈseɾka/ MX
Translation
near, close
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Word origin
From Latin circa ('around, near, about'), related to circus ('ring, circle'). The same root underlies English 'circa' and 'circle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- circa
- English cognates
- circa, circle
Examples
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I live very close to the city centre.
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The underground station is nearby, five minutes away.
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We are close to finding the solution.
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Come closer, you can see it much better up close.
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There is a park nearby, we can take the children.
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Stories
(9)En la recepción: una habitación para tres noches
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La habitación libre
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La echo de menos
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Pasen y siéntense
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Una distribución imposible
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El café del barrio
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Laura busca piso
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La lengua de la abuela
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Sin entrada
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Grammar articles
(6)Advanced Spanish Adverbs: muy vs mucho, aún, Word Order
Spanish Diminutives and Augmentatives: -ito, -ón, -azo
Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive: Endings, Conjugation, Quiz
Spanish Compound Prepositions: delante de, a pesar de
Spanish Spelling Traps: b vs v, g vs j and the Silent h
How Spanish Builds Verbs: -izar, -ecer, -ificar, -ear
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 4: cerca, cuerpo, regresar and 6 more words.