nuevas
/NWEH-bahs (rhymes with 'way-vas')/
new
Nuevas means 'new' when describing multiple feminine objects, like these brand-new shoes.
📝 In Action
Las reglas son completamente nuevas.
A1The rules are completely new.
Tengo unas ideas nuevas para el proyecto.
A2I have some new ideas for the project.
¿Necesitas sábanas nuevas?
A1Do you need new sheets?
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
Since 'nuevas' is feminine and plural, it must match the thing it is describing. For example, 'las casas nuevas' (new houses) because 'casas' is feminine and plural.
Adjective Placement
When 'nuevas' means 'brand new' or 'recently acquired,' it usually goes after the noun (e.g., 'ropa nueva').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "Compré libros nuevas."
Correction: Compré libros nuevos. (Because 'libros' is masculine plural, the adjective must be 'nuevos'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Slight Meaning Change
Placing 'nuevas' before the noun can subtly change its meaning to 'another' or 'different,' rather than 'brand new.' For example, 'unas nuevas ideas' might mean 'different/additional ideas.'
When used as a noun, nuevas translates to 'news' or 'information.'
📝 In Action
¿Qué nuevas me cuentas?
A2What news do you tell me?
Recibí buenas nuevas de mi familia.
B1I received good news from my family.
No tengo nuevas sobre el resultado.
A2I have no news about the result.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
In this meaning, 'nuevas' acts like a noun and is only used in its plural form, even if the information being discussed is singular.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Singular Article
Mistake: "Quiero una nueva de mi hijo."
Correction: Quiero tener nuevas de mi hijo. (You must use plural 'nuevas', not the singular 'nueva'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal or Poetic
While you can substitute 'noticias' for 'nuevas' most of the time, 'nuevas' often carries a more formal, classic, or slightly dramatic tone, especially in established phrases like 'las buenas nuevas'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: nuevas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'nuevas' as a noun (meaning 'news' or 'tidings')?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'nuevas' the same as 'noticias'?
They both mean 'news,' but 'noticias' is the standard, everyday word. 'Nuevas' is often used in slightly more formal contexts, or specifically in the phrase 'buenas nuevas' (good news/tidings).
How do I know whether to use 'nuevas' or 'nuevos'?
You must check the gender of the noun you are describing. If the noun is feminine and plural (like 'sillas'), use 'nuevas.' If the noun is masculine and plural (like 'móviles'), use 'nuevos.' Agreement is essential!