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How to Say "next" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “next” is “siguiente” — use 'siguiente' to refer to the item or person immediately following in a line, order, or sequence..

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siguiente

/see-GYEN-tay//siˈɣjen.te/

adjectiveA1general
Use 'siguiente' to refer to the item or person immediately following in a line, order, or sequence.
A small, friendly character standing on the second block of a sequence of four blocks, looking ahead to the third block, illustrating the concept of 'next' in a sequence.

Examples

La siguiente persona en la fila, por favor.

The next person in line, please.

La siguiente parada es el museo.

The next stop is the museum.

Nos vemos la semana siguiente.

See you next week.

Abra el libro en la página siguiente.

Open the book to the next page.

Where to Place 'Siguiente'

Unlike in English, siguiente almost always comes after the thing it describes. Think 'the page next' (la página siguiente) instead of 'the next page'.

One Form Fits All

siguiente is an easy adjective because it doesn't change for masculine or feminine. It's always siguiente. For example: el tren siguiente (the next train) and la estación siguiente (the next station).

Using 'Siguiente' vs. 'Próximo'

Mistake: “Voy a España la siguiente semana.”

Correction: Voy a España la próxima semana. Use `siguiente` for something immediately following in a sequence you're talking about now (e.g., 'the next stop'). Use `próximo` for something coming up in the future (e.g., 'next week', 'next year').

próximo

adjectiveA1general
Use 'próximo' to talk about something that will happen soon or is the next in a series of events in time.

Examples

Nos vemos el próximo martes.

We'll see each other next Tuesday.

después

adverbA1general
Use 'después' to indicate what happens after a specific event or action, often translated as 'then' or 'afterwards'.

Examples

Comimos y después fuimos al cine.

We ate and afterwards we went to the cinema.

continuación

nounB1formal
Use 'a continuación' as a fixed phrase to introduce the next item on a list, agenda, or program.

Examples

A continuación, presentaremos los resultados.

Next, we will present the results.

inmediato

/een-meh-dee-AH-toh//inmeˈðjato/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'inmediato' to describe someone or something that is closest in rank or physical proximity, meaning 'direct' or 'immediate'.
A simple drawing showing a large blue sphere connected directly to a small red cube by a short, straight green line, illustrating a direct relationship.

Examples

Hablé con mi jefe inmediato sobre el proyecto.

I spoke with my immediate supervisor about the project.

Mi superior inmediato me dio el permiso.

My direct supervisor (boss) gave me permission.

El impacto fue en la zona inmediata al cráter.

The impact was in the area next to the crater.

Ella es la heredera inmediata al trono.

She is the direct (closest) heir to the throne.

Placement

When 'inmediato' refers to physical proximity ('next house'), it usually follows the noun, just like most descriptive adjectives in Spanish.

Confusing 'siguiente' and 'próximo'

Learners often confuse 'siguiente' and 'próximo' because both can refer to the next thing in time or order. Remember that 'siguiente' is more general for sequence (next in line, next item), while 'próximo' often implies closeness in time (next week, next event).

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