la prossima settimana
In Italian, 'next week' is said as la prossima settimana.
The phrase is used to refer to the week following the current one.
Meaning: week after this one (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase la prossima settimana literally translates to 'the next week'.
Which one should you use?
You can also use la settimana prossima by placing the adjective after the noun. If you want to refer to the past rather than the future, use la settimana scorsa for 'last week'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine because the noun settimana is a feminine noun. Additionally, if you wish to say 'from next week', use Dalla settimana prossima.
Did you know?
- When Italians say la prossima settimana to set a date, they are often being vague and may actually mean 'sometime in the near future' rather than a specific seven-day window.
- The word settimana shares a common ancestor with the English word 'septet', as both are rooted in the Latin number for seven.
- The word prossima shares a root with the English word 'proximity', as both describe things that are near in space or time.
Examples in context
- Lo farò la prossima settimana.I'll do it next week.This sentence shows how to use la prossima settimana to indicate when an action will be performed.Tatoeba #9673933 by Nuel, translation #9670931 by CK
- Li vedrò la prossima settimana.I'll see them next week.This sentence demonstrates using la prossima settimana to indicate the timing of seeing someone.Tatoeba #6115466 by Guybrush88, translation #3910273 by CH
- La prossima settimana vado a Boston.Next week, I'm going to Boston.This sentence shows how la prossima settimana can be used at the beginning of a sentence to establish a timeframe.Tatoeba #5872252 by Guybrush88, translation #5850042 by CK
- Possiamo fissare la riunione la prossima settimana?Can we schedule the meeting next week?
- Ti va bene se ci vediamo la settimana prossima?Is it okay if we meet next week?
- Andiamo a vedere l'esposizione la settimana a venire?Shall we go see the exhibition in the upcoming week?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their plans in a cafe.
- MartinaHai programmi per la prossima settimana?Do you have plans for next week?
- FrancescoNo, non ho ancora nulla di deciso.No, I haven't decided anything yet.
- MartinaPossiamo andare al mare la prossima settimana?Can we go to the beach next week?
- FrancescoSì, mi piacerebbe molto, Martina.Yes, I would like that very much, Martina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries la, settimana, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
