próximos
/PROH-see-mohs/
next
When something is próximo, it is the next thing in a sequence or timeline.
próximos(Adjective)
next
?upcoming in time
upcoming
?future event
,coming
?referring to days/weeks
📝 In Action
Los próximos meses serán muy ocupados.
A1The next few months will be very busy.
Tenemos dos exámenes próximos en la agenda.
A2We have two upcoming exams on the schedule.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'próximos' ends in '-os', it must describe masculine, plural things, like 'días' (days) or 'eventos' (events).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement
When talking about time, 'próximos' usually goes before the noun: 'los próximos partidos' (the next games).
Objects that are próximos are physically close or near each other.
📝 In Action
Los cajeros automáticos próximos están fuera de servicio.
A2The nearby ATMs are out of service.
Necesitamos encontrar unos baños públicos próximos.
B1We need to find some close public restrooms.
💡 Grammar Points
Location Preposition
To specify what something is close to, use the word 'a' (to/at): 'próximos a la escuela' (close to the school).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Próximos' and 'Cerca'
Mistake: "Using 'próximos' as an adverb ('Estamos próximos')."
Correction: Use the adverb 'cerca' (We are close): 'Estamos cerca'. 'Próximos' must describe a noun.
Próximos can refer to our neighbors or fellow human beings in a community context.
📝 In Action
El mandamiento es amar a Dios y a tus próximos.
B1The commandment is to love God and your neighbors (fellow humans).
Debemos ser solidarios con nuestros próximos.
B2We must show solidarity with our fellow human beings.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Personal 'a'
Since 'próximos' refers to people, you almost always need the word 'a' when it is the direct receiver of an action (like 'love' or 'help').
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
While you can use 'vecinos' for people living next door, 'próximos' is reserved for discussing humanity or community in a more abstract, moral sense.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: próximos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'próximos' to describe a location, not a time?
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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'.