Spanish Phrase
Sí, por las próximas generaciones.
Meaning
The speaker agrees and adds that the action or decision is being made ‘for the next generations’. It often appears in discussions about sustainability, education, or long‑term planning.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to express support for a policy, project, or idea that benefits people who will live after us, especially in environmental, social, or cultural contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,porlaspróximasgeneraciones.
Sí (affirmation)
‘Sí’ with an accent means ‘yes’; it is the standard affirmative response.
por (preposition)
‘por’ introduces the reason or purpose, similar to ‘for’ in English.
las próximas generaciones (noun phrase)
A plural feminine noun phrase: article ‘las’, adjective ‘próximas’ (future/next) agrees in gender and number with ‘generaciones’.
🗨In Conversation
¿Apoyas la nueva ley de energía renovable?
Do you support the new renewable‑energy law?
Sí, por las próximas generaciones.
Yes, for the next generations.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, por los próximas generaciones.
‘Generaciones’ is feminine, so the article must be ‘las’, not ‘los’.
Sí, por la próxima generación.
If you mean ‘generations’ (plural), use the plural form; the singular changes the nuance.
Si, por las próximas generaciones.
Without the accent, ‘Si’ means ‘if’; the correct affirmative is ‘Sí’.
↔Alternatives
Sí, en beneficio de las próximas generaciones.
Yes, for the benefit of the next generations.
Claro, pensando en las generaciones futuras.
Sure, thinking about future generations.
Por supuesto, para la gente que viene después.
Of course, for the people who come after.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries, invoking ‘las próximas generaciones’ is a common rhetorical device in political speeches, environmental campaigns, and community projects. It signals a long‑term, collective responsibility and is usually delivered in a formal or semi‑formal register.