Meaning
neighbourhood, neighbours
- the people living nearby; the neighbours collectively
- the immediate surrounding area or neighbourhood
In a sentence
Tutto il vicinato si è lamentato per la musica ad alto volume.
The whole neighbourhood complained about the loud music.
Conosci qualcuno nel vicinato che possa badare al gatto?
Do you know anyone in the neighbourhood who could look after the cat?
In questo vicinato tranquillo non succedono mai incidenti gravi.
In this quiet neighbourhood, serious incidents never happen.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vicinato | masculine · singular |
| vicinati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used collectively with a singular verb, unlike English 'neighbours'.
- Differs from 'quartiere' (district, city quarter), which refers more strictly to the geographical area.