cerca de — meaning in English
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English meaning
- about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
- circa prep Used before a date to mean "approximately" or "around", when the exact date isn't known.
- near adj Physically close to something or someone.
Senses
cerca de is used for these senses in English:
- about Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
- against Close to, alongside.
- around Near; in the vicinity of.
- circa Approximately, about, around (typically in relation to time)
- close to Near.
- near Physically close to, in close proximity to.
about — full definition
- prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
- prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
- adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
- adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
against — full definition
- prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
- prep In competition with; versus.
- prep As protection from, or in preparation for.