nearest

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BrE /ˈnɪər.ɪst/ AmE /ˈnɪr.ɪst/

adjective en → es

1 LOCATION [T + adj] A2

closest in distance or time; nearest to a particular place, point of time, etc.

más cercano, más próximo

  • the nearest place/point/person

Collocations nearest hospital · nearest train station

  • The nearest hotel is just around the corner.

    El hotel más cercano está justo alrededor de la esquina.

2 TIME [T + adj] B1

coming soonest; next in time or order

próximo, siguiente en orden

  • the nearest date

Collocations nearest meeting · nearest deadline

  • The nearest train leaves at 8:30.

    El próximo tren sale a las 8:30.