próxima salida
/pɾoɡsima salida/from spelling rules
The phrase for "next exit" in Spanish is próxima salida.
This phrase is used to refer to the immediate next turnoff from a highway or motorway.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of próxima (next) and salida (exit or way out).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because salida is a feminine noun, the adjective próxima must also be in its feminine form. When using the phrase in a complete sentence, such as "Take the next exit", you will typically include the definite article la before the phrase to make it la próxima salida.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡsima salida/
Did you know?
- The word salida can refer to the 'sunrise' or the 'rising' of a celestial body, as in la salida del sol. In this sense, it describes the moment something emerges from the horizon.
- The term salida is used in sports to describe the very beginning of a race or a match. For example, it can refer to the 'starting line' or the moment of 'kick-off' in a game.
- In Spanish, salida is used to describe the 'release date' of a movie or a product. A company might announce the próxima salida of a new gadget to indicate when it hits the market.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, ¿dónde se encuentra la próxima salida para el centro comercial?Excuse me, where is the next exit for the mall?
- Buenos días, ¿sabe cuál es la salida siguiente de la autopista?Good morning, do you know what the next exit on the highway is?
- Oye, ¿a qué distancia está la siguiente salida del restaurante?Hey, how far is the next exit from the restaurant?
- ¿Sabes dónde está la siguiente salida para la gasolinera?Do you know where the next exit to the gas station is?
- Debes tomar la próxima salida.You should take the next exit.
- La próxima salida es en dos kilómetros.The next exit is in two kilometers.
- ¿Es la próxima salida para llegar al centro?Is the next exit to get to the center?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are driving to a restaurant.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿cuál es la próxima salida?Daniel, which is the next exit?
- DanielCreo que es la que viene ahora.I think it is the one coming up now.
- LucíaSí, ya la veo en el mapa.Yes, I see it on the map now.
- DanielPerfecto, prepárate para girar.Perfect, get ready to turn.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
