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How do you say "near" in Spanish?
Cerca
In Spanish, "near" is Cerca.
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Pronunciation
The trick with 'Cerca' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Grammar notes
Cerca is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
La tienda está bastante cerca.
The shop is quite near.
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How to remember Cerca
Picture the scene 'The shop is quite near.' and let the sound of 'Cerca' anchor itself to that image in your mind.
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Questions about Cerca
How do you pronounce Cerca?
The trick with 'Cerca' is to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue while making sure stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable. Also, say any z or soft c as a th sound, the Castilian way.
Is Cerca formal or casual?
Cerca is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Cerca used in Spanish?
Cerca is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: La tienda está bastante cerca. (The shop is quite near.).
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