/θeɾˈkano/ ES
/seɾˈkano/ MX
Translation
near, close, nearby
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Word origin
From cerca ('near'), from Latin circa ('around, about'). The same Latin root gives English 'circa' and 'circle'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- circa
- English cognates
- circa, circle
Grammar
Examples
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The nearest supermarket is ten minutes away.
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I live in a village close to the coast.
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They have been very close friends since childhood.
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The nearby station is on the other side of the river.
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Is there any nearby pharmacy that is open?
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This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 1: cercano, habilidad, bruja and 7 more words.