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"Near" in Spanish: cerca
cerca
Near is cerca. Say cerca de for near to. Cercano agrees with gender.
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How to pronounce cerca
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SEHR-kah
/ˈseɾ.ka/
SEHR-kah. Stress SEHR. Soft c like s.
"Near" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cerca | near / close Adverb. | Adverb. |
| cerca de | near (to) Before a place or person. | Before a place or person. |
| aquí cerca | near here Local area. | Local area. |
| más cerca | closer / nearer Comparison. | Comparison. |
How to use cerca in real life
- 1Ask
¿Hay un banco cerca?
Is there a bank nearby?
Street ask.
- 2Location
El hotel está cerca del metro.
The hotel is near the subway.
Cerca de + place.
- 3Choice
Prefiero algo más cerca.
I prefer something nearer.
Comparison.
Mistakes English speakers make with cerca
Incorrect: El hotel está cerca el metro.
Correct: El hotel está cerca del metro.
Use cerca de before a noun.
Incorrect: Vivo near del parque.
Correct: Vivo cerca del parque.
Use cerca, not English near.
Good to know
Good to knowCerca is the adverb. Cercano/cercana is the adjective. For near here, say aquí cerca.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a café on foot
ChatPal
¿Hay un café cerca?
Is there a café nearby?
You
Sí, uno cerca del parque.
Yes, one near the park.
ChatPal
¿Queda a pie?
Is it walkable?
You
Cinco minutos. Vamos.
Five minutes. Let's go.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Near" in Spanish
Cerca vs cerca de?
Use cerca de before a noun.
Adjective form?
Cercano / cercana matches gender.
Near here?
Aquí cerca.
Pronounce cerca?
SEHR-kah, soft c like s.
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