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novedades

no-beh-DAH-dehs/noβeˈðaðes/

“novedades” means “news” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

news, updates

Also: developments
NounfA2
A person happily opening a colorful envelope with a letter inside, showing a sense of excitement for the news.

📝 In Action

¿Tienes novedades sobre tu nuevo trabajo?

A2

Do you have any news about your new job?

Por ahora no hay novedades importantes.

A2

There are no important updates for now.

Llámanos si tienes alguna novedad.

B1

Call us if you have any news (singular used as a concept).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • noticias (news reports)
  • avances (progress/advances)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • sin novedades – no news/no changes
  • ¿Qué novedades hay? – What's new?

Idioms & Expressions

  • quedarse sin novedades – To have nothing new to report

new arrivals, novelties

Also: latest features
NounfB1
A brightly lit shop window displaying a collection of brand new, colorful shoes and bags on clean white pedestals.

📝 In Action

La tienda tiene muchas novedades esta temporada.

B1

The store has many new arrivals this season.

Me encanta ver las novedades editoriales.

B2

I love looking at the new book releases.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estrenos (premieres/new releases)
  • lanzamientos (launches)

Antonyms

  • antigüedades (antiques)

Common Collocations

  • sección de novedades – new arrivals section
  • novedades tecnológicas – tech innovations

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: novedades

Question 1 of 2

If you are in a bookstore and see a sign for 'Novedades', what will you find there?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'novitas', which comes from 'novus' meaning 'new'. It shares the same root as the English word 'novelty'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: noveltiesFrench: nouveautésItalian: novità

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'novedades' only for news?

No! While it often means 'news' or 'updates', it is also used for 'new arrivals' in stores or 'new features' in apps and games.

Can I use 'novedades' to mean 'the news' on TV?

Not really. For the televised news report, you should use 'las noticias' or 'el telediario'.