inédito
“inédito” means “unpublished” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
unpublished
Also: unreleased
📝 In Action
El museo exhibe un cuadro inédito de Picasso.
B1The museum is exhibiting an unpublished painting by Picasso.
Encontraron varios manuscritos inéditos en el sótano.
B2They found several unpublished manuscripts in the basement.
La banda lanzó un disco con canciones inéditas.
B1The band released an album with unreleased songs.
unprecedented
Also: novel, brand new
📝 In Action
Estamos ante una situación inédita en la historia del país.
C1We are facing an unprecedented situation in the country's history.
El atleta logró una hazaña inédita hasta el momento.
C1The athlete achieved a feat never seen before until now.
La empresa propuso una solución inédita para el problema.
B2The company proposed a brand-new solution for the problem.
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If you find a song by a famous singer that has never been heard by the public, it is...
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From Latin 'ineditus', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'editus' means 'given out' or 'published'. Essentially, it describes something that hasn't been 'brought out' to the world yet.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'inédito' for a new car I just bought?
Not really. Use 'nuevo' for a car. 'Inédito' is reserved for creative works (books, art) or historical events and situations that have never happened before.
Does 'inédito' have a feminine form?
Yes! If the object you are describing is feminine, use 'inédita' (e.g., 'una obra inédita').
Is 'inédito' a formal word?
It is slightly more formal than 'nuevo' or 'desconocido,' but it is very common in newspapers and when talking about art and history.