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How to Say "imminence" in Spanish

The Spanish word forimminenceis proximidadB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2
when something is about to happen
A child standing at the bottom of a hill looking up at a bright sun just starting to rise.

Examples

La proximidad de las vacaciones nos tiene muy emocionados.

The nearness of the holidays has us very excited.

Siento la proximidad del invierno en el aire.

I feel the approach of winter in the air.

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

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

Time and Space

Just like in English, words for distance can also be used for time. 'Proximidad' works for both a house nearby and a date that is coming soon.

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