próximamente
/ˌpɾoɡsimaˈmente/
The English phrase "coming soon" is translated into Spanish as próximamente.
próximamente is used to indicate that something will be available or will happen in the near future. You may also see the phrase próximo lanzamiento when a speaker wants to emphasize an upcoming launch of a product or service.
Which one should you use?
While próximamente is a standard way to say "coming soon", the phrase en breve can also be used to mean "shortly" or "in a short while".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌpɾoɡsimaˈmente/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse próximamente with rápidamente, which means "quickly".
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase ya falta poco to express that something is coming soon, which literally translates to 'little is missing now'.
- The suffix -mente used in próximamente comes from the Latin word mente, meaning 'mind'. It essentially turns an adjective into an adverb by describing the 'mindset' or 'manner' of the action.
- In Spanish, you can use the word próximo to describe physical closeness as well as time. This creates a linguistic link where something 'coming soon' is metaphorically treated as being 'near' to you in space.
Examples in context
- Próximamente, lanzaremos nuestra nueva línea de productos.Coming soon, we will launch our new product line.
- Estamos trabajando en nuevas funciones que estarán disponibles en breve.We are working on new features that will be available shortly.
- No te pierdas nuestro próximo lanzamiento de edición limitada.Don't miss our upcoming limited edition launch.
- ¡La película que estábamos esperando llegará pronto a los cines!The movie we've been waiting for will arrive soon in theaters!
- El nuevo modelo de automóvil estará disponible próximamente en los concesionarios de toda América Latina.The new car model will be available soon in dealerships across Latin America.
- El nuevo menú estará disponible próximamente.The new menu will be available soon.
- Próximamente en todos los cines.Coming soon to all cinemas.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about a new restaurant in town.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿sabes cuándo abre el restaurante nuevo?Daniel, do you know when the new restaurant opens?
- DanielVi un cartel que decía que abre próximamente.I saw a sign that said it's opening coming soon.
- María¡Qué bien! Me gustaría ir a cenar allí.That's great! I would like to have dinner there.
- DanielYo también, esperemos que sea muy pronto.Me too, let's hope it is very soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry próximamente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries próximamente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
