próximo
/ˈpɾɔ.si.mu/
The Portuguese word for 'next' is próximo.
próximo is used to describe something that follows in a sequence of time, place or order. It can also be used as an adjective meaning 'near' or 'close' in terms of physical distance.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
Which one should you use?
While próximo refers to the next item in a sequence, the word perto is used specifically to mean 'near' or 'close' regarding physical proximity. If you want to express the concept of being 'on the side of' something, use the phrase ao lado.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word must change to agree with the gender and number of the noun it modifies. Use próxima for feminine singular nouns, próximos for masculine plural nouns and próximas for feminine plural nouns. For example, when referring to the next stop in public transportation, you would say A próxima parada.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈpɾɔ.si.mu/.
Did you know?
- The word próximo is a 'learned borrowing' from Latin, meaning it was reintroduced into the language by scholars rather than evolving naturally through colloquial speech over centuries.
- The phrase estou próximo can be used metaphorically to say one is 'close' to achieving a goal or finishing a task, not just physically near a location.
- In Portuguese, the concept of 'next' can be split between próximo and seguinte depending on whether you mean 'the one coming soon' or 'the one following this one'.
Examples in context
- Tom é o próximo.Tom is next.This sentence shows how to identify the next person in a sequence using próximo.Tatoeba #5394438 by carlosalberto, translation #2236788 by CK
- Quem é o próximo?Who is next?This is useful for asking who is next in a sequence using próximo.Tatoeba #3209066 by carlosalberto, translation #801609 by Eldad
- Você é o próximo.You're next.This sentence demonstrates how to tell someone they are next using próximo.Tatoeba #5996025 by bill, translation #2549799 by CK
- Leia os passos a seguirRead the steps below
- Posteriormente, discutiremos os resultadosNext, we'll discuss the results
- Vamos ao cinema e depois iremos jantarLet's go to the movies, and then we'll have dinner
- Eu vou te encontrar logo a seguirI'll meet you right after
- A próxima parada é a estação centralThe next stop is the central station
- A loja fica ali na esquina, logo ali depois do bancoThe store is right there on the corner, just after the bank
- Vamos tomar café e a seguir vamos ao parqueLet's have coffee, and then we'll go to the park
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Example conversation
Mariana and Felipe are planning a meeting date.
- MarianaPodemos nos encontrar no próximo sábado?Can we meet next Saturday?
- FelipeSábado não posso, e no próximo domingo?I can't on Saturday, how about next Sunday?
- MarianaDomingo funciona bem para mim.Sunday works well for me.
- FelipeCombinado, então nos vemos no próximo domingo.Agreed, so we will see each other next Sunday.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
