/ˈpɾok.si.mo/

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Translation

next, nearby

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Word origin

From Latin proximus ('nearest, next'), the superlative of prope ('near'). It means 'next, nearby'.

Origin
Latin
Root
proximus
English cognates
proximity, approximate, approach

Grammar

Femininepróxima
Masc pluralpróximos
Fem pluralpróximas

Examples

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See you next Monday.

Atocha.

The next station is Atocha.

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I live in the village nearest the coast.

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The coming days will be very busy.

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In the next chapter the mystery is solved.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 2: próximo, pie, par and 7 more words.