Próximo (en. Next)

/ˈpɾo.ksi.mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is located at a short distance.
The store is on the next street.
La tienda está en la calle próxima.
That will happen in the near future.
Next year I will travel to Spain.
El próximo año viajaré a España.
That comes after something.
First, we will solve the next problem, and then the following one.
Primero resolveremos el problema siguiente y luego el próximo.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

next destination
Place to which someone will head on a trip.
próximo destino
next time
In the next attempt or occasion.
la próxima vez
next step
The next action that must be carried out.
el próximo paso

Related Words

proximity
Closeness or the state of being near.
proximidad
to approximate
To bring closer or make something nearer.
aproximar
next
Feminine form of next, used to refer to something near.
próxima

Slang Meanings

About to finish
I'm about to finish my homework.
Estoy próximo a terminar mi tarea.
About to leave
We're going to the party; I'm about to leave.
Vamos a la fiesta, estoy próximo a salir.