Próximas (en. Upcoming)

ˈpɾoθimas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is close in time or space.
The next elections will take place in November.
Las próximas elecciones se llevarán a cabo en noviembre.
Related to something that will happen or is planned for the near future.
We are waiting for the next updates of the project.
Estamos esperando las próximas actualizaciones del proyecto.
Used to indicate a nearby sequential order.
The next three weeks will be very important for the study.
Las próximas tres semanas serán muy importantes para el estudio.

Etymology

From Latin 'proximus', which means 'the closest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the next few hours
Refers to an immediate period of time.
las próximas horas
next vacation
Refers to the rest time that will be had in the near future.
próximas vacaciones
in the next few weeks
Indicates that something will happen within the near future.
en las próximas semanas

Related Words

proximity
Closeness in space or time.
proximidad
next
That follows in a sequence or is forthcoming.
próximo
approximate
That approaches a quantity or measurement.
aproximado

Slang Meanings

Referring to events that are eagerly anticipated.
The next ones are very exciting, I can't wait!
Las próximas están muy emocionantes, ¡no puedo esperar!
Colloquial use to indicate something that will happen soon.
The next ones are the best, don't miss them.
Las próximas son las mejores, no te las pierdas.