próximo viernes
/pɾoɡsimo bjeɾnes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "next Friday" is expressed as próximo viernes.
The phrase is used to refer to the Friday that follows the current day.
What does it mean word for word?
The word próximo literally means "next" or "proximate" in terms of sequence.
Which one should you use?
A common and natural alternative to el próximo viernes is el viernes que viene, which literally means "the Friday that comes."
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a specific upcoming Friday as a point in time, you must use the definite article el before the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡsimo bjeɾnes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often forget to include the definite article el when using the phrase in a sentence. In Spanish, el próximo viernes is the standard way to indicate the time.
Did you know?
- When making plans for el próximo viernes, many people will add si Dios quiere to the end. This translates to 'if God wills it' and reflects a cultural tendency to acknowledge that future plans are not certain.
- The adjective próximo is actually a 'sibling' to the word prójimo, which means 'neighbor' or 'fellow human'. Both words share a common ancestor that describes something being close in space or relation.
- If you are currently speaking on a Friday, saying el próximo viernes is ambiguous. A listener might think you mean today, so it is much safer to say el viernes que viene or el viernes de la semana que viene.
Examples in context
- Por favor ven el próximo viernes.Please come next Friday.This sentence is useful for showing how to use próximo viernes when making a request.Tatoeba #1636153 by marcelostockle, translation #264264 by CK
- Me voy a Florida el próximo viernes.I'm going to Florida next Friday.This sentence is useful for showing how to use próximo viernes to describe a travel plan.Tatoeba #13615322 by Seael, translation #3155265 by CN
- El comité se reunirá el próximo viernes.The committee will meet next Friday.This sentence is useful for showing how to use próximo viernes to describe a scheduled meeting.Tatoeba #3138214 by marcelostockle, translation #28270 by CN
- La reunión se llevará a cabo el próximo viernes.The meeting will take place next Friday.
- El evento está programado para el viernes siguiente.The event is scheduled for the following Friday.
- La entrega se realizará el viernes que viene.The delivery will take place next Friday.
- Vamos a salir el próximo viernes, ¿te parece?We're going out next Friday, do you agree?
- Nos vemos el viernes que viene para tomar algo.Let's meet up next Friday to grab a drink.
- Voy a visitarte el próximo viernes que viene, sin falta.I'm going to visit you next Friday, without fail.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are discussing their plans for a movie night.
- Elena¿Quieres ir al cine el próximo viernes?Do you want to go to the cinema next Friday?
- DanielSí, me parece un buen plan.Yes, that sounds like a good plan.
- ElenaPerfecto, lo anotaré en mi agenda.Perfect, I will write it in my calendar.
- DanielNos vemos entonces, Elena.See you then, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries próximo, viernes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
