Spanish word

prójimo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɾoximo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounone's neighbor

Example

No hagas daño a tu prójimo.

Do not harm your neighbor.

Illustration for prójimo (one's neighbor)

More examples

Es importante convivir con el prójimo en armonía.

It is important to live with one's neighbor in harmony.

Core concept

A fellow human who deserves attention or assistance.

Common phrases

  • convivir con el prójimo

    live with one's neighbor

  • llevarse bien con el prójimo

    get along with one's neighbor

Similar words

vecino: Neighbor who resides close by and is often encountered day to day.
conocido: Casual acquaintance recognized in social contexts but not intimate.
amigo: Trusted companion with a warm, personal bond.

Definition in Spanish

Persona considerada moralmente igual y digna de atención o ayuda, término habitual en contextos religiosos o éticos.

Word origin

Derived from Latin proximus 'nearest', with the sense of 'neighbor' specialized in church Latin and later adopted into Spanish as prójimo.

Usage tips

  • Common in set phrases such as amar al prójimo and in moral discourse, so use vecino for everyday references to people who live nearby.

Other meanings

  • fellow humannoun

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