Próximo (en. Next)

/ˈpɾoksimo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is near in time or space.
The meeting will be next Monday.
La reunión será el próximo lunes.
That which is the next in a series.
The next in line is him.
El próximo en la fila es él.
That which follows another in a sequence.
The next chapter is very exciting.
El próximo capítulo es muy emocionante.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

next year
The year that comes.
próximo año
next month
The month that comes.
próximo mes
next step
The next step to take.
próximo paso

Related Words

soon
Within a short time.
próximamente
approach
Action of getting closer or being near.
aproximación
proximity
Closeness or contiguity.
proximidad

Slang Meanings

To be close to something.
I am at my friend's house, I am near your place.
Estoy en la casa de mi amigo, estoy próximo a tu lugar.
The next time something happens.
Next time let me know beforehand.
La próxima me avisas antes.