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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

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

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