🇪🇸 How to say

“next” in Spanish

siguiente
Illustration of "next" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person stands at a bus stop, pointing toward the approaching vehicle. A digital sign above flashes 'Próximo autobús: 5 min', while they check their watch and murmur about what comes after this one.

Usage note

Use 'siguiente' to refer to what comes immediately after something in sequence, like days, steps, or items in a list. It’s neutral and common in everyday conversations.

Examples

  • El siguiente capítulo es más interesante.

    The next chapter is more interesting.

  • Nos vemos la siguiente semana.

    See you next week.

  • Toma la siguiente calle a la derecha.

    Take the next street on the right.

Quick check

What does "siguiente" mean?

  • A. next
  • B. able
  • C. high
  • D. public

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