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"Near here" is a phrase which is often translated as "cerca de aquí", and "nearby" is an adverb which is often translated as "cerca". Learn more about the difference between "near here" and "nearby" below.
near here(
nir
hir
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. cerca de aquí
Is there a pharmacy near here? I need to buy heartburn drugs.¿Hay alguna farmacia cerca de aquí? Necesito comprar un medicamento contra la acidez.
b. aquí cerca
My best friend lives near here, so we meet every day.Mi mejor amiga vive aquí cerca, así que nos vemos todos los días.
nearby(
nir
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bay
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (close by)
a. cerca
My parents live nearby, so I see them quite often.Mis padres viven cerca, así que los veo a menudo.
