Próxima (en. Next)

/ˈpɾok.sima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Definition: That is closer in distance or in temporal relation.
Example Sentence: The next meeting will be on Friday.
La próxima reunión será el viernes.
Definition: That approaches in time.
Example Sentence: Next week we have an exam.
La próxima semana tenemos un examen.
Definition: It is used to indicate something that comes next in a series.
Example Sentence: The next stop is at the following station.
La próxima parada es en la siguiente estación.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'proxima', which is the feminine form of 'proximus', meaning closer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: the next time
Common Phrase Meaning: on a future occasion
la próxima vez
Common Phrase: in the next
Common Phrase Meaning: soon
en la próxima

Related Words

Related Word: proximity
Related Word Description: Closeness in space or time.
proximidad
Related Word: next
Related Word Description: That comes right after.
próximo

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Refers to something that is about to happen.
Slang Example: The next one is about to happen.
La próxima está a nada de pasar.
Slang Meaning: Used informally to refer to something upcoming on the calendar.
Slang Example: The next one catches you all at once, so get ready.
La próxima te cae de una vez, así que prepárate.