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"Siguiente" is an adjective which is often translated as "next", and "próximo" is an adjective which is also often translated as "next". Learn more about the difference between "siguiente" and "próximo" below.
siguiente(
see
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gyehn
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teh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. next
¿Y luego qué pasó al día siguiente?And then what happened the next day?
b. following
Encontrarás la respuesta en el siguiente párrafo.You'll find the answer in the following paragraph.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. next
¿Quién es el siguiente?Who's next?
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próximo(
prohk
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see
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moh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.
a. close
Encontramos una escuela próxima a la casa para que los niños puedan ir caminando.We found a school close to the house so that the kids can walk.
b. near
La boda está próxima y no hemos terminado con los preparativos.The wedding is near and we haven't finished with the preparations.
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