Definition

Adjective: 1. Of or in the next month after the present one: Used in formal or dated contexts, especially in business correspondence, to refer to a date in the coming month. It is often abbreviated as "prox." and follows a specific day (e.g., "the 10th prox.").

Usage

• The word "proximo" is used attributively, typically following a specific date (e.g., "the 3rd," "the 15th").
• It is considered formal and somewhat old-fashioned. In modern English, phrases like "next month" or specifying the actual month name are more common.
• It is almost always used in written contexts, particularly in formal letters, invoices, or legal documents.

Examples

• (The payment is due on the 15th of next month.)
• (Please deliver the goods by the 1st of next month.)
• (We have scheduled a meeting for the 10th of next month.)

Advanced Usage

• "inst." and "ult.": In the same formal, dated style, "instant" (inst.) refers to the current month, and "ultimo" (ult.) refers to the previous month. "Proximo" completes this set for the next month.
  • Your letter of the 5th ult. has been received. (Your letter of the 5th of last month has been received.)
  • We replied to your inquiry on the 12th inst. (We replied to your inquiry on the 12th of this month.)

Variants and Related Words

• Prox.: The standard abbreviation for "proximo."
  • The report is required by the 30th prox.

Synonyms

• Next month: The modern, common equivalent.
• Of the coming month: A more formal paraphrase.

Notes on Different Meanings

• "Proximo" has only one specific meaning related to time (the next month). It is not to be confused with the Spanish or Italian word "próximo/próximo," which means "next" or "near" in a general spatial or sequential sense.

Adjective

1. in or of the next month after the present
   • scheduled for the 6th prox