reciente
“reciente” means “recent” in Spanish (describing time proximity).
recent
Also: new, fresh
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El informe más reciente está en la mesa.
A1The most recent report is on the table.
Esta es la película más reciente del director.
A2This is the director's latest movie.
A causa de la reciente lluvia, el suelo está mojado.
B1Because of the recent rain, the ground is wet.
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Quick Quiz: reciente
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Which sentence correctly uses 'reciente'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *recēns*, which meant 'fresh,' 'new,' or 'just happened.' It has kept this meaning almost perfectly as it transitioned into Spanish.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'reciente' and 'recién'?
'Reciente' is an adjective, meaning 'recent' (like 'the recent news'). 'Recién' is an adverb, which means 'just' or 'newly' and is used right before a past verb form (like 'recién casados' which means 'newlyweds' or 'just married').
Does 'reciente' change its ending for masculine and feminine nouns?
No. 'Reciente' is one of those helpful adjectives that stays the same whether the noun is masculine (el informe reciente) or feminine (la carta reciente). It only changes to 'recientes' if the noun is plural.