Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Near" in Italian: vicino
vicino
Near in Italian is vicino (vee-CHEE-noh). Use vicino a + place: vicino alla stazione. As a noun, vicino also means neighbor—context tells them apart.
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How to pronounce vicino
Say it
vee-CHEE-noh
/viˈtʃi.no/
Vicino stresses CHEE: vee-CHEE-noh.
"Near" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vicino | near / nearby Adverb or adjective. | Adverb or adjective. |
| vicino a | near to Before a place. | Before a place. |
| qui vicino | near here Local area. | Local area. |
| molto vicino | very near Short distance. | Short distance. |
How to use vicino in real life
- 1Directions
L'albergo è vicino alla stazione.
The hotel is near the station.
Vicino a.
- 2Looking around
C'è un bar qui vicino?
Is there a café near here?
Qui vicino.
- 3Meeting point
Aspettami vicino all'ingresso.
Wait for me near the entrance.
Vicino a.
Mistakes English speakers make with vicino
Incorrect: Vicino il museo.
Correct: Vicino al museo.
Use vicino a + article (al, alla…).
Incorrect: Near la stazione.
Correct: Vicino alla stazione.
Use vicino a.
Good to know
Vicino a is the map phrase you need on every trip. Don't confuse the adverb with il vicino (neighbor)—articles and context separate them.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a pharmacy
ChatPal
Cerchi una farmacia vicino?
Are you looking for a pharmacy nearby?
You
Sì. Ne serve una vicino all'hotel.
Yes. I need one near the hotel.
ChatPal
Ce n'è una molto vicino, due minuti a piedi.
There's one very near, two minutes on foot.
You
Perfetto. Resta qui vicino mentre vado.
Perfect. Stay near here while I go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Near" in Italian
Vicino or vicino a?
Use vicino a before a noun with place.
Nearby?
Qui vicino or nelle vicinanze.
Neighbor?
Il vicino / la vicina as a noun.
Far?
Lontano / lontano da.
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