Also means
closeness
Usage Note
Vicinanza is feminine (la vicinanza, le vicinanze). In the plural, le vicinanze means 'the vicinity' or 'the surrounding area' — a key learner distinction. The adjective form is vicino (near) and the adverb is also vicino. The phrase nelle vicinanze ('in the vicinity') is extremely common in directions and descriptions.
Examples
"Abito nelle vicinanze del centro."
Natural Translation
I live in the vicinity of the city centre.
Literal Translation
I-live in-the vicinities of-the centre.
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