siguientes
“siguientes” means “following” in Spanish (as in 'the following steps').
following, next
Also: subsequent
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Por favor, presten atención a las **siguientes** instrucciones.
A1Please pay attention to the **following** instructions.
Los **siguientes** días fueron mucho más fríos.
A2The **next** days were much colder.
Necesitamos revisar los **siguientes** puntos de la agenda antes de terminar.
B1We need to review the **subsequent** points on the agenda before finishing.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'siguientes'?
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Comes from the verb 'seguir' (to follow), which itself comes from the Latin verb *sequi*, meaning 'to follow' or 'to accompany.' It reflects the idea of something that comes after the previous thing.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'siguientes' and 'próximos'?
'Siguientes' emphasizes what immediately comes *after* the current item or event in a sequence (the thing that follows). 'Próximos' emphasizes nearness in time or space (the closest or upcoming thing), though they are often interchangeable when referring to time.
If I am only talking about one thing, what word do I use?
If you are referring to a single thing that follows, you must use the singular form: 'el siguiente paso' (the next step) or 'la siguiente página' (the next page).