No. 1,387 in Spanish
cercano
"Near" or "close."
In a sentence
El parque más cercano está a dos cuadras.
The nearest park is two blocks away.
In this sentence, 'cercano' is used as an adjective to describe the park that is closest in location. It conveys proximity in spatial terms.
Tengo un amigo muy cercano que siempre me apoya.
I have a very close friend who always supports me.
Here, 'cercano' is used metaphorically to describe a personal relationship, indicating a sense of emotional closeness or intimacy.
Este clima templado es cercano al clima de mi ciudad.
This temperate climate is similar to the climate of my city.
In this instance, 'cercano' identifies similarity or resemblance between two concepts or entities.
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