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"On the next day" is a phrase which is often translated as "al día siguiente", and "the next day" is a phrase which is also often translated as "al día siguiente". Learn more about the difference between "on the next day" and "the next day" below.
on the next day(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. al día siguiente
John was the one who had the idea, but on the next day he changed his mind.Fue John que tuvo la idea, pero al día siguiente cambió de opinión.
a. el próximo día
March 29 is the next day with an available appointment time.El 29 de marzo es el próximo día con una hora disponible para una cita.
the next day(
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nehkst
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. al día siguiente
One day he was here; the next day he was gone. Un día estaba aquí y al día siguiente se había marchado.
a. el próximo día
The next day we have class is the first of February. El próximo día que tenemos clase es el primero de febrero.