Prójima (en. Neighbor)

/próxima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a woman who is close in family or friendship.
My mother's neighbor always visits us.
La prójima de mi madre siempre nos visita.
A person who is in a similar or close situation.
It is important to help one's neighbor in times of need.
Es importante ayudar a la prójima en momentos de necesidad.
A woman who represents a support figure in the community.
We work together for the well-being of our neighbor.
Trabajamos juntas para el bienestar de nuestra prójima.

Etymology

From Latin 'proxima', which means 'near'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to help one's neighbor
To make a kind or helpful gesture toward another person.
ayudar a la prójima
to take care of one's neighbor
To look after the well-being of another woman.
cuidar de la prójima
to be the neighbor
To act as a supportive woman in the community.
ser la prójima

Related Words

neighbor
A person in general, without distinction of gender.
prójimo
sister
A woman who has the same mother or father as another.
hermana

Slang Meanings

Very close friend.
She is my neighbor; we are always together.
Ella es mi prójima, siempre estamos juntas.
A woman who helps without expecting anything in return.
That lady is a true neighbor; she always helps others.
Esa señora es una prójima de verdad, siempre ayuda a los demás.