siguientes
see-ghee-EHN-tehs
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
This word is the plural form of 'siguiente' (next). It must be used to describe plural nouns, regardless of whether they are masculine (días) or feminine (semanas).
Position of the Adjective
Like many common adjectives, 'siguientes' usually goes before the noun it describes: 'las siguientes preguntas' (the following questions).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Singular Form for Plural Nouns
Mistake: "Los siguiente días."
Correction: Los **siguientes** días. Remember that 'siguiente' must agree in number (singular or plural) with the noun.
⭐ Usage Tips
Introducing a List
Use 'siguientes' frequently when you are about to list a series of things, instructions, or points. It sets up the reader/listener for what is coming next.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: siguientes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'siguientes'?
📚 More Resources
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).