The word "contiguo" is an adjective in Spanish.
/kontiˈɣwo/
"Contiguo" is used to describe something that is adjacent, neighboring, or directly next to something else. In both legal and general contexts, it often refers to physical properties, boundaries, or relationships between entities that share a common border or proximity. The word is typically used in written contexts, particularly in legal documents, academic writing, and formal communication, although it can also appear in spoken language.
The land contiguous to the park is highly valued by buyers.
La casa tiene un jardín contiguo que es perfecto para las reuniones familiares.
The house has an adjacent garden that is perfect for family gatherings.
En la propiedad, hay un edificio contiguo que se utilizará como oficina.
"Contiguo" is not widely recognized as part of common idiomatic expressions in Spanish. However, the concept of contiguity frequently appears in various expressions related to proximity or adjacency. Below are examples incorporating the idea.
In life, we will always look for what is contiguous to our aspirations.
Su felicidad es contigua a la de su pareja; nunca están separados.
Their happiness is contiguous to that of their partner; they are never apart.
La amistad contigua nos ayuda a afrontar los desafíos de la vida.
The term "contiguo" is derived from the Latin word "contiguus," which means "touching, adjoining, or neighboring." The stem "tigu-" comes from "tangere," meaning "to touch," which emphasizes the aspect of physical proximity.
Synonyms: - Adyacente (adjacent) - Vecino (neighboring) - Colindante (bordering)
Antonyms: - Distante (distant) - Separado (separate) - Lejano (far)