This is the 13272nd most frequent Spanish word.
proximidad
The quality or state of being near in space, time, or relationship.
Here, 'proximidad' is used as a noun to describe the physical closeness or nearness of the school to the house.
La proximidad de la escuela a nuestra casa facilita el transporte diario.
The proximity of the school to our house facilitates daily transportation.
In this sentence, 'proximidad' is used figuratively to refer to the similarity or closeness in thoughts or opinions.
En la reunión, noté la proximidad entre sus ideas y las mías.
At the meeting, I noticed the proximity between their ideas and mine.
'Proximidad' here indicates temporal closeness, referring to the nearing arrival of summer.