próximo martes
/pɾoɡsimo maɾtes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "next Tuesday" is próximo martes.
próximo martes is used to refer to the Tuesday that occurs in the following week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of próximo, which means "next" or "proximate" and martes, which means "Tuesday".
Which one should you use?
While próximo martes is perfectly correct, you can also use the more colloquial expression el martes que viene to express the same idea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
El martes entrante is a regional variation used to mean "next Tuesday".
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use this phrase as an adverbial phrase of time (for example, in the sentence "I will see you next Tuesday"), you must include the definite article el before próximo martes.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoɡsimo maɾtes/
Did you know?
- The word próximo is a linguistic doublet of prójimo, which means 'neighbor' or 'fellow human'. Both words share the same Latin root referring to someone or something that is nearest.
- Unlike English, where 'Tuesday' is always capitalized, martes is written with a lowercase letter in Spanish unless it begins a sentence.
- Depending on the region, using el próximo martes can be ambiguous. Some speakers use it for the very next Tuesday to occur, while others strictly mean the Tuesday of the following week.
Examples in context
- Debo terminar este trabajo para el próximo martes.I must get this work finished by next Tuesday.This sentence shows how to use próximo martes to indicate a deadline.Tatoeba #1550572 by marcelostockle, translation #257559 by CK
- Ella se quedará en el hotel Royal el próximo martes.She'll be staying at the Royal Hotel next Tuesday.This sentence uses próximo martes to indicate a future time for an event.Tatoeba #1031890 by jayefes65, translation #313714 by jayefes65
- La junta de directores discutirá la propuesta el próximo martes.The board of directors is going to discuss the proposal next Tuesday.This sentence shows how to use próximo martes to describe when a discussion will happen.Tatoeba #4556605 by swyter, translation #325059 by CK
- El próximo martes, tendrá lugar la reunión trimestral de la empresa.Next Tuesday, the quarterly company meeting will take place.
- La conferencia se celebrará el martes próximo.The conference will take place next Tuesday.
- Vamos a salir a pasear el martes que viene.We're going for a walk next Tuesday.
- Este próximo martes, debemos finalizar el proyecto.This coming Tuesday, we must finish the project.
- El martes entrante daremos inicio a la exposición fotográfica.Next Tuesday, we'll start the photography exhibition.
- La junta de accionistas se llevará a cabo el próximo martes a las 10 a.m.The shareholder meeting will take place next Tuesday at 10 a.m.
- Vamos a organizar una cena en mi casa el martes que viene, ¿te gustaría unirte?We're planning a dinner at my place next Tuesday, would you like to join us?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing their plans for a coffee date.
- Sofía¿Podemos vernos el próximo martes?Can we meet next Tuesday?
- MateoSí, el próximo martes estoy libre.Yes, I am free next Tuesday.
- SofíaPerfecto, nos vemos ese día.Perfect, I will see you that day.
- MateoVale, que tengas un buen día.Okay, have a good day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries martes, próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
