Explanation to differentiate próximo vs. luego or entonces.

Question

Needed: An explanation to differentiate próximo vs. luego or entonces

Answer 1

"Próximo" has the meaning of "next" as in "next week" La semana próxima. (Próxima may precede "semana.")

"Luego" has the meaning of "then" or "later" as in "hasta luego." See you later. "Don José votó primero, luego su esposa, Angélica." Don José voted first, *then his wife, Angélica.*

"Entonces" has several meanings.

(1) "Then" in the sense of, "Then, you'll marry me? "¿'Entonces te casas conmigo?

(2) "Then" in the sense of "back when/then" "En aquel entonces había gigantes." At that time there were giants. Back then there were giants.

(3) "Then" in the sense of "luego" We even say "Hasta entonces." as a "good-bye.

However "entonces" is not a perfect synonym for "luego" There are exceptions. - Daniela2041, Nov 26, 2016