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próximos

PROH-see-mohsˈpɾoksimos

next

Also: upcoming, coming
Three colored blocks lined up, with an arrow pointing from the middle block to the final block, representing the next item in a series.

📝 In Action

Los próximos meses serán muy ocupados.

A1

The next few months will be very busy.

Tenemos dos exámenes próximos en la agenda.

A2

We have two upcoming exams on the schedule.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • los próximos días – the next few days
  • los próximos años – the coming years

close

Also: nearby, nearest
A yellow sphere and a blue cube are touching each other, illustrating physical closeness.

📝 In Action

Los cajeros automáticos próximos están fuera de servicio.

A2

The nearby ATMs are out of service.

Necesitamos encontrar unos baños públicos próximos.

B1

We need to find some close public restrooms.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • lejanos (far away)

Common Collocations

  • edificios próximos – nearby buildings

neighbors

Also: fellow men
NounmB1formal
Two friendly, simply drawn figures standing side-by-side on a lawn, representing neighbors or fellow human beings.

📝 In Action

El mandamiento es amar a Dios y a tus próximos.

B1

The commandment is to love God and your neighbors (fellow humans).

Debemos ser solidarios con nuestros próximos.

B2

We must show solidarity with our fellow human beings.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • semejantes (fellow men)
  • vecinos (neighbors (literal))

Common Collocations

  • amar a los próximos – to love one's neighbors

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "próximos" in Spanish:

fellow men→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: próximos

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'próximos' to describe a location, not a time?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
próximo(next, close (masculine singular)) — Adjective
próxima(next, close (feminine singular)) — Adjective
proximidad(proximity, closeness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
máximosóptimos
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *proximus*, which was the highest degree (superlative) of the word *prope*, meaning 'near' or 'close by'. It literally meant 'the nearest one' or 'the closest one'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: prossimiPortuguese: próximos

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'próximos' and 'siguientes'?

Both mean 'next' or 'following', but 'próximos' usually implies immediate closeness, either in time (the very next thing) or space. 'Siguientes' emphasizes sequence or order (the things that follow in a list).

Can I use 'próximos' to talk about my actual neighbors who live next door?

While technically correct, it is much more common to use 'vecinos' (neighbors) for the people living near you. 'Próximos' as a noun is usually reserved for formal discussion of 'fellow human beings'.