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How to Say "upcoming" in Spanish

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próximas

AdjectiveA1General
Use this word to refer to events or periods of time that are scheduled to happen soon, like the next few days or weeks.

Examples

Las próximas vacaciones serán en agosto.

The upcoming holidays will be in August.

cercana

sehr-KAH-nah/seɾˈkana/

AdjectiveB1General
Use this word when emphasizing that a future event is drawing near or is imminent, often implying a sense of anticipation or urgency.
A large, dark gray storm cloud hanging very low, just above a bright green field, indicating rain is about to start.

Examples

La fecha de entrega del proyecto está muy cercana.

The deadline for the project is very upcoming/imminent.

La fecha de su jubilación es muy cercana.

The date of her retirement is very close/imminent.

Tenemos una reunión cercana para discutir el presupuesto.

We have an upcoming meeting to discuss the budget.

Time Expressions

When talking about time, 'cercana' often emphasizes that the event is happening very soon, often sooner than 'próxima' (next).

Próximas vs. Cercana

Learners often confuse 'próximas' and 'cercana' by using 'cercana' for any scheduled event. Remember, 'próximas' is for scheduled future periods or events, while 'cercana' emphasizes how close in time something is.

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