próxima
“próxima” means “next” in Spanish (in time or in a sequence).
next
Also: coming, nearest, close
📝 In Action
La próxima semana tengo un examen.
A1Next week I have an exam.
¿Cuál es la próxima parada del metro?
A2What is the next subway stop?
La próxima vez, por favor, llega a tiempo.
A2Next time, please arrive on time.
Ella es una de mis amigas más próximas.
B1She is one of my closest friends.
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Quick Quiz: próxima
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Which sentence correctly uses 'próxima'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word `proximus`, which meant 'nearest' or 'closest'. It was the most extreme version of the Latin word `prope`, meaning 'near'. So `próxima` has always been about what's right around the corner, in time or space!
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between `la próxima semana` and `la semana que viene`?
Great question! They both mean 'next week' and you can use them in the same way. `La semana que viene` (which literally means 'the week that comes') is very common in conversation, while `la próxima semana` is common in both speaking and writing.
Do I always need `la` before `próxima`?
Almost always, yes. You'll usually see it as `la próxima vez` (the next time) or `la próxima parada` (the next stop). You need that little word `la` to point to which 'next thing' you're talking about.