How to Say ‘Near’ in Italian
Vicino
vee-CHEE-noh
[vee-CHEE-noh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Vicino] often goes with [a] before the place: [vicino alla stufa], [vicino alla finestra]. So when you add [the], [a] + [la] becomes [alla].
Phrase Breakdown
Vicino
[vee-CHEE-noh]
near
An adjective or adverb meaning near or close, often used for seat location.
Vorremmo stare vicino alla finestra.
We would like to sit near the window.
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