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nuevo

nweh-bohˈnwebo

“nuevo” means “brand-new” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

brand-new

Also: new
A shiny new blue bicycle with a price tag hanging from the handlebars, sitting in a bright, modern store.

📝 In Action

Compré un teléfono nuevo.

A1

I bought a brand-new phone.

Mi vestido es completamente nuevo, todavía tiene la etiqueta.

A2

My dress is completely new; it still has the tag on it.

¿Hueles eso? Es el olor a coche nuevo.

B1

Do you smell that? It's the new car smell.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • flamante (brand-spanking-new)
  • sin estrenar (unworn, unused)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • coche nuevo – new car
  • Año Nuevo – New Year
  • de nuevo – again, anew

Idioms & Expressions

  • borrón y cuenta nueva – to make a fresh start, let bygones be bygones

new

Also: different, another
A person smiling while holding a set of keys in front of a pleasant, lived-in house, clearly their new home.

📝 In Action

Tengo un nuevo profesor de español.

A2

I have a new Spanish teacher.

Esta es mi nueva chaqueta. La compré de segunda mano.

B1

This is my new jacket. I bought it second-hand.

Vamos a empezar un nuevo capítulo en nuestras vidas.

B2

We're going to start a new chapter in our lives.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • nuevo amigo – new friend
  • nueva idea – new idea
  • nuevo trabajo – new job

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "nuevo" in Spanish:

another→different→new→

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Quick Quiz: nuevo

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence most clearly means 'I bought a second-hand car that is new for me'?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'novus', which also meant 'new', 'fresh', or 'recent'. Many English words like 'novelty', 'novice', and 'innovate' share this same Latin root.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: novoItalian: nuovoFrench: neuf / nouveau

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'nuevo' and 'neuf'/'nouveau' in French?

It's very similar! In French, 'neuf' (like 'coche nuevo') means brand-new, while 'nouveau' (like 'nuevo coche') means new-to-me or different. Spanish simplifies this by using the same word, 'nuevo', and just changing its position.

How do I say 'again' with 'nuevo'?

You can use the phrase 'de nuevo', which literally means 'of new'. For example, 'Inténtalo de nuevo' means 'Try it again'.

I saw 'Año Nuevo'. Why is 'Nuevo' after 'Año'?

Great question! 'Año Nuevo' means 'New Year'. This is a fixed expression where the 'nuevo' refers to a year that is truly brand-new; it has just begun. It follows the pattern of 'thing' + 'brand-new'.