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proximidad

prok-see-mee-dahd/pɾoksi-miˈðað/

“proximidad” means “proximity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

proximity

Also: closeness, nearness
NounfB1
Two small birds sitting very close to each other on a single tree branch.

📝 In Action

La proximidad de la escuela es una gran ventaja para nosotros.

A2

The proximity of the school is a great advantage for us.

Debido a la proximidad del mar, el clima es muy húmedo.

B1

Due to the closeness of the sea, the climate is very humid.

Los sensores detectan la proximidad de cualquier objeto.

B2

The sensors detect the proximity of any object.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cercanía (closeness/nearness)
  • vecindad (neighborhood/vicinity)

Antonyms

  • lejanía (distance/farness)
  • distancia (distance)

Common Collocations

  • en la proximidad de – in the vicinity of
  • proximidad geográfica – geographic proximity
  • proximidad física – physical closeness

nearness

Also: imminence
NounfB2
A child standing at the bottom of a hill looking up at a bright sun just starting to rise.

📝 In Action

La proximidad de las vacaciones nos tiene muy emocionados.

B1

The nearness of the holidays has us very excited.

Siento la proximidad del invierno en el aire.

B2

I feel the approach of winter in the air.

Ante la proximidad de las elecciones, los candidatos viajan más.

C1

Given the proximity of the elections, the candidates are traveling more.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • inmediatez (immediacy)

Common Collocations

  • proximidad de las fechas – closeness of the dates

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "proximidad" in Spanish:

closeness→imminence→nearness→proximity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: proximidad

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'The proximity of the park'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
próximo(next / near) — Adjective
aproximar(to bring closer) — Verb
aproximadamente(approximately) — Adverb
aproximación(approach / approximation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'proximitas', which comes from 'proximus' meaning 'nearest' or 'very close'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'proximity'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: proximityFrench: proximitéItalian: prossimità

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'proximidad' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. You should always use it with 'la', 'una', 'las', or 'unas'.

What is the difference between 'próximo' and 'proximidad'?

'Próximo' is an adjective used to describe something (e.g., the next bus), while 'proximidad' is a noun that represents the concept of being close.

When should I use 'cercanía' instead?

'Cercanía' is much more common in casual conversation. Use 'proximidad' in more formal contexts, such as in a technical manual, a news report, or when writing a formal essay.