nuevos
/NWAY-vohs/
new
These recently acquired, pristine items are nuevos (new).
nuevos(Adjective)
new
?recently produced or acquired items
brand new
?emphasizing novelty
,latest
?recent models or versions
π 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 telΓ©fonos son los modelos nuevos.
A2These phones are the new models.
π‘ Grammar Points
Adjective Matching
As an adjective, 'nuevos' must match the nouns it describes. It ends in '-os' because it is describing more than one masculine thing (plural masculine).
β Common Pitfalls
Gender and Number Mismatch
Mistake: "Compramos sillas nuevos."
Correction: Compramos sillas nuevas. (Since 'sillas' is feminine plural, the adjective must be 'nuevas', not 'nuevos'.)
β Usage Tips
Positioning
When 'nuevo' means 'brand new,' it usually goes before the noun (e.g., 'unos nuevos zapatos').
Exploring an unknown place means encountering nuevos (unfamiliar) sights.
nuevos(Adjective)
unfamiliar
?describing concepts or places
different
?emphasizing change
,novel
?newly discovered or introduced
π In Action
Estos son desafΓos 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.
π‘ Grammar Points
Position Changes Meaning
When 'nuevos' is placed after the noun (e.g., 'amigos nuevos'), it often means 'newly acquired' or 'newly changed.' If placed before ('nuevos amigos'), it usually means 'just another set of friends.'
β Usage Tips
Emphasizing Change
Use 'nuevos' to talk about a change or replacement. If you mean 'new again' or 'another one,' use expressions like 'de nuevo' or 'otro'.
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: nuevos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'nuevos'?
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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'.