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"Next to me" is a phrase which is often translated as "a mi lado", and "close to me" is a phrase which is often translated as "cerca de mí". Learn more about the difference between "next to me" and "close to me" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. unido a mí
My niece has always been very close to me.Mi sobrina siempre se sintió muy unida a mí.
