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"Neighbor" in Italian: vicino / vicina
il vicino / la vicina
Neighbor in Italian is il vicino for a man and la vicina for a woman (vee-CHEE-noh / vee-CHEE-nah). Plural is i vicini / le vicine.
Borrowing sugar
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How to pronounce vicino / vicina
Say it
vee-CHEE-noh / vee-CHEE-nah
/viˈtʃi.no/ /viˈtʃi.na/
Vicino stresses CHEE: vee-CHEE-noh. Vicina is vee-CHEE-nah.
"Neighbor" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il vicino | the neighbor (m) Male neighbor. | Male neighbor. |
| la vicina | the neighbor (f) Female neighbor. | Female neighbor. |
| i vicini | the neighbors Mixed or male plural. | Mixed or male plural. |
| il vicino di casa | the next-door neighbor Very common set phrase. | Very common set phrase. |
How to use vicino / vicina in real life
- 1Borrowing sugar
Chiedo lo zucchero al vicino di casa.
I'll ask my neighbor for sugar.
Il vicino di casa.
- 2Noise complaint
La vicina di sopra ascolta musica forte.
The upstairs neighbor listens to loud music.
La vicina.
- 3Building chat
I vicini organizzano una festa nel cortile.
The neighbors are organizing a courtyard party.
Plural i vicini.
Mistakes English speakers make with vicino / vicina
Incorrect: Il vicina.
Correct: La vicina.
Match article and ending: la vicina.
Incorrect: Il mio neighbor.
Correct: Il mio vicino.
Use vicino / vicina.
Good to know
Condominium life makes i vicini a daily topic: packages, noise, and courtyard chats. Vicino di casa is the go-to phrase even when you barely know their name.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting someone in the stairwell
ChatPal
Sei il nuovo vicino del terzo piano?
Are you the new neighbor on the third floor?
You
Sì. La mia vicina di porta mi ha già salutato.
Yes. My next-door neighbor already said hello.
ChatPal
Qui i vicini si aiutano spesso.
Here neighbors often help each other.
You
Bene. Voglio essere un buon vicino.
Good. I want to be a good neighbor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in Italian
Male vs female?
Il vicino / la vicina; plurals i vicini / le vicine.
Next-door neighbor?
Il vicino / la vicina di casa or di porta.
Is vicino also near?
Yes as an adverb/adjective; context shows which sense.
How do I greet them?
Buongiorno, vicino! or just buongiorno with a smile.
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