Próximos (en. Upcoming)

/ˈpɾoksimos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is closer in time or space.
The upcoming events will be very interesting.
Los eventos próximos serán muy interesantes.
Related to an immediate future.
The coming days will be crucial for the project.
Los próximos días serán cruciales para el proyecto.
That which has a close or immediate relationship with something.
His next steps in the career are decisive.
Sus próximos pasos en la carrera son decisivos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'proximus', meaning 'the closest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the coming days
in the near future
en los próximos días
in the coming months
in the near future
en los próximos meses
upcoming events
events that will happen soon
próximos eventos

Related Words

next
adj. that is near in time or space.
próximo
proximity
n. closeness or a close relationship in space or time.
proximidad

Slang Meanings

In slang, it is used to refer to something that will happen soon in a colloquial way.
That concert is upcoming; we should go.
Ese concierto es de los próximos, deberíamos ir.
Can refer to imminence in urgent situations.
I have to submit my homework in the coming days.
Tengo que entregar mi tarea en los próximos.