el próximo mes
/el pɾoɡsimo mes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next month" is translated into Spanish as el próximo mes.
The phrase is used to refer to the month that follows the current one.
Which one should you use?
While el próximo mes is the standard term, you may encounter el mes que viene in casual conversation, which translates to "the month that comes." Additionally, el mes siguiente is used to mean "the following month."
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of Mexico, el mes próximo is used as an alternative to el próximo mes to refer to the same upcoming month.
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike in English, you must include the definite article el before próximo mes when it is used as an adverbial of time.
How do you pronounce it?
/el pɾoɡsimo mes/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying just próximo mes without the article. English speakers often mistakenly omit el when translating this phrase.
Did you know?
- The word próximo is a linguistic doublet of prójimo, which means 'neighbor' or 'fellow human'. Both words share a root in the Latin word for 'nearest'.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase el mes que viene to describe the next month. This literally translates to 'the month that comes', treating time as something that moves toward the speaker.
- The Spanish word próximo can be used to describe both the nearest point in space and the nearest point in time, reflecting its Latin origin meaning 'nearest'.
Examples in context
- Nos mudaremos el próximo mes.We're moving house next month.This sentence shows how to use el próximo mes to talk about moving house.Tatoeba #2140600 by marcelostockle, translation #1054584 by sundown
- Yo voy a París el próximo mes.I'm going to Paris next month.This sentence uses el próximo mes to describe travel plans.Tatoeba #1185755 by marcelostockle, translation #242018 by CN
- Su novela saldrá el próximo mes.Her new novel will be out next month.This sentence uses el próximo mes to describe the release of a novel.Tatoeba #1355740 by marcelostockle, translation #371990 by saeb
- La reunión se llevará a cabo el próximo mes.The meeting will take place next month.
- La conferencia está programada para el mes siguiente.The conference is scheduled for the following month.
- La entrega de los informes será en el próximo mes.The reports will be delivered in the next month.
- Voy a viajar a París el mes que viene.I am going to travel to Paris next month.
- Vamos a planear nuestras vacaciones para el mes entrante.We are going to plan our vacation for next month.
- Estaremos mudándonos al nuevo departamento el mes próximo.We will be moving to the new apartment next month.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their vacation plans.
- Daniel¿Vas a viajar el próximo mes, Lucía?Are you going to travel next month, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, iré a la playa.Yes, I will go to the beach.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! Yo también quiero ir.That's great! I want to go too.
- LucíaEntonces, Daniel, ¡deberías organizar tu viaje!Then, Daniel, you should organize your trip!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, mes, próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
