próximas
“próximas” means “next” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
next, upcoming
Also: following
📝 In Action
Las próximas semanas estaremos muy ocupados.
A1The next few weeks we will be very busy.
Anunciaron las próximas fechas de entrega.
A2They announced the upcoming delivery dates.
Necesito revisar las próximas reuniones de la junta directiva.
B1I need to review the next meetings of the board of directors.
nearby, close by
Also: neighboring
📝 In Action
Las casas próximas al río sufrieron inundaciones.
B1The houses close by the river suffered flooding.
Tienen unas oficinas muy próximas a la universidad.
B2They have some offices very close to the university.
Las ciudades próximas suelen compartir recursos.
C1Nearby cities usually share resources.
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Quick Quiz: próximas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'próximas' to refer to distance or location?
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Comes from the Latin word *proximus*, which means 'nearest' or 'closest.' This was the superlative form (the 'most' near) of the Latin word *prope* (near).
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'próximas' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'ó' indicates that the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (a rule for 'esdrújula' words). This is crucial for pronunciation, as saying 'proximas' (without the accent) would put the stress incorrectly on the second-to-last syllable.
Can I use 'próximas' for people?
Yes, but usually only in the sense of 'next' or 'close by' if they are acting as a group or being referred to impersonally, like 'las próximas candidatas' (the next candidates) or 'las personas próximas a él' (the people close to him).