What is the Spanish word for "near"?

Learn how to say "near" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

near

Spanish

cerca de

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Alternative translations of "near"

próximo
cercano
alrededor de

Examples of how to use "near" in Spanish

English
Is there a pharmacy near here?
Spanish
¿Hay una farmacia cerca de aquí?
English
I live near the train station.
Spanish
Vivo cerca de la estación de tren.
English
She sat near her best friend.
Spanish
Ella se sentó cerca de su mejor amiga.
English
There’s a pharmacy near here.
Spanish
Hay una farmacia cerca de aquí.
English
A park is near my school.
Spanish
Un parque está cerca de mi escuela.

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