el próximo miércoles
/el pɾoɡsimo mjeɾkoles/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "next Wednesday" is el próximo miércoles.
The phrase is used to refer to the Wednesday of the following week.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the definite article el (the), the adjective próximo (next/following) and the noun miércoles (Wednesday).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you may also use miércoles de la próxima semana or el miércoles entrante to express the same idea.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, days of the week are treated as masculine nouns and require the definite article el when used as a specific point in time. If you are referring to a series of upcoming Wednesdays, you must pluralize the article and adjective to match the noun, resulting in los próximos miércoles.
How do you pronounce it?
/el pɾoɡsimo mjeɾkoles/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often omit the definite article when translating. However, you must include el to indicate a specific day in Spanish.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Te veré el próximo miércoles.I'll see you next Wednesday.This example shows how to use el próximo miércoles to state when you will see someone.Tatoeba #1283442 by marcelostockle, translation #953809 by CK
- El próximo miércoles está bien.Next Wednesday will be fine.This example shows how to use el próximo miércoles to indicate that a specific day is suitable.Tatoeba #2095932 by marcelostockle, translation #242323 by CK
- La reunión de la junta está programada para el próximo miércoles.The board meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday.
- Encontrémonos para almorzar el miércoles que viene.Let's meet for lunch next Wednesday.
- El concierto será el próximo miércoles / El concierto será el miércoles que viene.The concert is happening on next Wednesday.
- Tengo una cita el próximo miércoles.I have an appointment next wednesday.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are planning a coffee date.
- Sofía¿Podemos ir a tomar café el próximo miércoles?Can we go grab coffee next wednesday?
- MateoSí, me parece un buen plan.Yes, that sounds like a good plan.
- SofíaPerfecto, nos vemos entonces.Perfect, see you then.
- MateoDe acuerdo, hasta el próximo miércoles.Alright, see you next wednesday.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, miércoles, próximo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
