junto a
/ˈxunto a/
The Spanish phrase for next is junto a. If unsure, use junto a. Wiktionary also lists al lado/costado de.
Meaning: In a time, place or sequence closest or following (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| junto a | /ˈxunto a/ |
| al lado/costado de |
When referring to physical proximity or being next to something, use junto a.
Which one should you use?
Use próximo when referring to the next item in a sequence or the next occurrence in time. In contrast, use junto a to refer to physical proximity (next to).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase al lado de is a common synonym for junto a used to express physical location.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxunto a/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use junto alone to mean 'next to'. In Spanish, junto is an adjective meaning 'together' and requires the preposition a to mean 'next to'.
Did you know?
- The word junto shares a deep ancestral root with the English word 'yoke' through the Proto-Indo-European root *yewg-, which refers to joining two things together.
- Because junto a implies a very close connection, it is often used in Spanish to describe things that are not just next to each other, but touching.
- The word próximo is often used in signage for the 'next' stop or exit, but in some contexts, it can specifically imply the 'nearest' rather than the 'following'.
Examples in context
- Me senté junto a Tom.I sat down next to Tom.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say 'next to' with junto a.Tatoeba #3312305 by gianich73, translation #3222977 by CK
- Él se sentó junto a mí.He sat next to me.This sentence shows the use of junto a to indicate someone sitting next to another.Tatoeba #1508308 by marcelostockle, translation #1077681 by keira_n
- Su cama está junto a la pared.Her bed is next to the wall.This sentence demonstrates how to use junto a for physical location near a wall.Tatoeba #1580350 by marcelostockle, translation #1580160 by fanty
- La reunión se llevará a cabo el lunes próximoThe meeting will take place next Monday
- La próxima película será de terrorThe next movie will be a horror film
- Terminaré mi proyecto y luego saldré con mis amigosI'll finish my project and then go out with my friends
- En nuestro restaurante, próximamente, habrá nuevas especialidadesIn our restaurant, there will be new specialties coming soon
- La lista de reproducción continuará con la siguiente canciónThe playlist will continue with the next song
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Mateo are arranging furniture in a living room.
- María¿Dónde pongo este sofá, Mateo?Where should I put this sofa, Mateo?
- MateoPonlo junto a la chimenea.Put it next to the fireplace.
- MaríaVale, lo muevo de este sitio.Okay, I'll move it from here.
- MateoGracias, María, te ves muy fuerte.Thanks, María, you look very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “next” translations and entries junto a, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, de, junto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
