próximo jueves
/pɾoɡsimo xwebes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next Thursday" is translated into Spanish as próximo jueves.
próximo jueves is used to refer to the Thursday that follows the current day. Note that in Spanish, days of the week like jueves are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of próximo, which means next or following and jueves, which means Thursday.
Which one should you use?
A common alternative to próximo jueves is el jueves que viene, meaning "the Thursday that comes (next)". These two expressions are used interchangeably in most contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase as a subject or a specific time point in a sentence, it is common to include the definite article el to form el próximo jueves.
Did you know?
- The word jueves comes from the Latin Jovis diēs, meaning 'day of Jupiter'. This reflects the Roman tradition of naming weekdays after celestial bodies and gods.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, using el próximo jueves can be ambiguous. To be absolutely clear that they mean the very next Thursday, some speakers prefer este jueves meaning 'this Thursday'.
- Spanish has no single word for the concept of 'fortnight', so if you want to say 'the Thursday after next', you must use a longer phrase like el jueves de la semana que viene.
Examples in context
- El próximo jueves es feriado.Next Thursday is a holiday.This sentence is useful for mentioning that próximo jueves is a holiday.Tatoeba #1322114 by marcelostockle, translation #922251 by zvaigzne
- La reunión se llevará a cabo el próximo jueves.The meeting will take place next Thursday.
- Nuestro concierto se celebrará el jueves que viene.Our concert will be held next Thursday.
- Nos vemos el jueves próximo para tomar un café.Let's meet next Thursday for a coffee.
- Tenemos una cita el próximo jueves.We have an appointment next Thursday.
- El próximo jueves es mi cumpleaños.Next Thursday is my birthday.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are discussing their plans for the week.
- Mateo¿Nos vemos el próximo jueves?Shall we see each other next Thursday?
- SofíaSí, suena bien.Yes, that sounds good.
- MateoPerfecto, te llamo el miércoles.Perfect, I will call you on Wednesday.
- SofíaDe acuerdo, Mateo.Agreed, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jueves, próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
