No. 627 in Spanish
próxima
Next; upcoming.
In a sentence
La próxima semana viajaré a Madrid.
Next week, I will travel to Madrid.
In this sentence, 'próxima' is used as an adjective that describes the noun 'semana' (week), indicating temporal proximity, meaning the week that follows the current one.
La estación de tren más próxima está a cinco minutos caminando.
The nearest train station is five minutes' walk away.
Here, 'próxima' describes the noun 'estación' (station) and indicates spatial proximity, referring to the train station that is closest in distance.
En mi próxima clase, aprenderemos sobre historia.
In my next class, we will learn about history.
In this context, 'próxima' is used as an adjective modifying 'clase' (class), specifying the subsequent occasion of the described event.
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