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nearby location

[/ˈnɪəbaɪ loʊˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: nearby locations
local próximo
1. A place or site that is situated at a short distance away; a neighboring area or spot
The hotel is near the beach, and there are several restaurants in nearby locations.
O hotel fica perto da praia, e há vários restaurantes em locais próximos.
2. An adjacent or neighboring position in physical space
We found a parking spot at a nearby location.
Encontramos um lugar de estacionamento em um local próximo.
Synonyms
nearby areaneighboring locationclose locationadjacent areavicinity
Antonyms
distant locationremote locationfaraway place

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
local próximo
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
lugar perto daqui
Colloquial variant used in Rio region
São Paulo
local próximo / região vizinha
Both formal and colloquial usage
Portugal
local próximo / sítio perto
Standard Portuguese prefers 'sítio' for location

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the vicinity
within walking distance
within shouting distance
a stone's throw away
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