How to Say "proximate" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “proximate” is “inmediato” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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adjectiveB1
academic use
Examples
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.
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