nuevos
“nuevos” means “new” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
new
Also: brand new, latest
📝 In Action
Mis vecinos compraron coches nuevos muy grandes.
A1My neighbors bought very big new cars.
Necesitamos libros nuevos para la clase de historia.
A1We need new books for history class.
Estos teléfonos son los modelos nuevos.
A2These phones are the new models.
unfamiliar
Also: different, novel
📝 In Action
Estos son desafíos nuevos que debemos enfrentar.
B1These are new challenges (unfamiliar ones) that we must face.
Hay nuevos gerentes en la oficina, no los conozco.
B2There are new managers (different people) in the office; I don't know them.
Las reglas son completamente nuevos para los estudiantes.
B1The rules are completely new (unfamiliar) for the students.
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Quick Quiz: nuevos
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Which sentence correctly uses the word 'nuevos'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *novus*, meaning 'new, fresh, young, recent.' It has kept its original meaning very closely over centuries.
First recorded: Before the 10th century (as Old Spanish *nuebo*)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can 'nuevo' change its meaning depending on where I place it?
When 'nuevos' is placed *before* the thing it describes (e.g., 'nuevos amigos'), it usually describes its quality as 'newly acquired' or 'another one.' When placed *after* (e.g., 'amigos nuevos'), it stresses that they are 'brand new' or 'unfamiliar' to you, often implying a change in your life.
When do I use 'nuevos' instead of 'nuevo'?
'Nuevos' is the form you use only when describing more than one thing, and those things are masculine (like 'libros' or 'trabajos'). If you are only talking about one masculine thing, you use 'nuevo'.