Siguiente (en. Next)

/siˈɣjente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That comes immediately after something.
In line, the next is Juan.
En la fila, el siguiente es Juan.
Related to what follows.
Please, read the following paragraph.
Por favor, lee el siguiente párrafo.
Something that happens after an event.
The next chapter is very exciting.
El siguiente capítulo es muy emocionante.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sequentem', which means 'that follows'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the following step
The next action to be taken.
el siguiente paso
the following days
The days that come next.
los siguientes días
to the next one
To refer to what follows.
a la siguiente

Related Words

follow
To continue or go behind something.
seguir
successive
That follows in order or sequence.
sucesivo
continue
To proceed with something.
continuar

Slang Meanings

It is used to refer to what is next in a conversation.
Don't worry, the next one is more interesting.
No te preocupes, el siguiente es más interesante.