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"Próximo" is an adjective which is often translated as "next", and "que viene" is a phrase which is also often translated as "next". Learn more about the difference between "próximo" and "que viene" below.
próximo(
prohk
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see
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moh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (following)
a. next
La próxima vez que me digas cómo manejar, paro el carro.The next time you tell me how to drive, I'm stopping the car.
que viene(
keh
byeh
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neh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. coming
Tenemos que prepararnos para la tormenta que viene.We need to prepare for the coming storm.
