next in line(
nehksd
 
ihn
 
layn
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. el siguiente en la fila
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la siguiente en la fila
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I was next in line when the cashier closed the register.Era la siguiente en la fila cuando el cajero cerró la caja registradora.
b. el siguiente en la línea
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la siguiente en la línea
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
The boy in the green shirt is next in line.El niño de la camisa verde es el siguiente en la línea.
c. el siguiente
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la siguiente
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I can help whomever is next in line.Puede ayudar a quienquiera que sea el siguiente.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(expected successor)
a. el siguiente en la línea de sucesión
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la siguiente en la línea de sucesión
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
If the governor is impeached, the lieutenant governor is next in line of succession.Si el gobernador es acusado de prevaricación, el vicegobernador es el siguiente en la línea de sucesión.
b. el heredero inmediato
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
, la heredera inmediata
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
Princess Elsa is the next in line for the throne.La princesa Elsa es la heredera inmediata al trono.
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