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novedades

/no-beh-DAH-dehs/

news

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

Novedades can refer to news or updates about someone's life.

novedades(noun)

fA2

news

?

general updates about a person or situation

,

updates

?

latest information on a project or event

Also:

developments

?

changes in a situation

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in '-es', this word is feminine. Use 'las' or 'muchas' with it.

Plural vs. Singular

While 'novedad' means a single new thing, 'novedades' is the go-to word for general 'news' or 'updates'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Novedades vs. Noticias

Mistake: "Using 'noticias' for personal updates."

Correction: Use 'novedades' for personal changes and 'noticias' for the 6 o'clock news on TV.

⭐ Usage Tips

A Great Greeting

Instead of just saying '¿Cómo estás?', try asking '¿Qué novedades hay?' to sound more like a native speaker.

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

Novedades also means new arrivals or latest products in a store.

novedades(noun)

fB1

new arrivals

?

new products in a shop

,

novelties

?

new and interesting items

Also:

latest features

?

new functions in software or technology

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Describing New Things

When talking about items, use the adjective 'novedoso' to say something is innovative.

⭐ Usage Tips

Shopping Tip

Look for a 'Novedades' sign in Spanish stores to find the latest trends and items.

✏️ 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?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

nuevo(new) - adjective
novedad(novelty/news item) - noun
novedoso(novel/innovative) - adjective
renovar(to renew) - verb

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'.