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"Neighbor" in Spanish: vecino / vecina
el vecino / la vecina
Neighbor in Spanish is el vecino or la vecina. Match gender: mi vecino, mi vecina. The plurals are los vecinos and las vecinas.
In the hallway
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How to pronounce vecino / vecina
Say it
beh-SEE-noh / beh-SEE-nah
/beˈsi.no/ /beˈsi.na/
beh-SEE-noh / beh-SEE-nah. Soft b/v sound. Stress SEE.
"Neighbor" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el vecino | the neighbor (male) Male neighbor. | Male neighbor. |
| la vecina | the neighbor (female) Female neighbor. | Female neighbor. |
| mi vecino | my neighbor (male) Your male neighbor. | Your male neighbor. |
| los vecinos | the neighbors Mixed or male group. | Mixed or male group. |
How to use vecino / vecina in real life
- 1In the hallway
Saludo a mi vecino cada mañana.
I greet my neighbor every morning.
Mi vecino for a man.
- 2Borrowing sugar
Mi vecina me presta azúcar.
My neighbor lends me sugar.
Mi vecina for a woman.
- 3Building news
Los vecinos pintan el patio.
The neighbors are painting the courtyard.
Los vecinos for the group.
Mistakes English speakers make with vecino / vecina
Incorrect: Ella es mi vecino.
Correct: Ella es mi vecina.
Use vecina for a woman. Vecino is masculine.
Incorrect: El vecina es amable.
Correct: La vecina es amable.
Pair la with feminine vecina.
Good to know
Good to knowIn many Latin American apartment buildings, vecinos share courtyards, laundry rooms, and hallway greetings. Vecino/vecina is everyday and polite; you do not need a more formal title for a friendly hello.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting in the building lobby
ChatPal
¿Conoces a tu vecino nuevo?
Do you know your new neighbor?
You
Sí. El vecino vive en el tres.
Yes. The neighbor lives on the third floor.
ChatPal
¿Y la vecina del segundo?
And the neighbor on the second floor?
You
También. Es muy amable.
Her too. She’s very kind.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in Spanish
How does gender work for neighbor?
Vecino for a man, vecina for a woman. Articles match.
What is the plural?
Los vecinos, or las vecinas for women only.
Is vecino formal?
Neutral and everyday. Fine for polite greetings.
How do you pronounce vecino?
beh-SEE-noh. Vecina is beh-SEE-nah.
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