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Recently made or acquired, or unfamiliar to someone.

Examples

  • Esta camisa es nueva.
    This shirt is new.
  • Aprendí una palabra nueva.
    I learned a new word.
  • Este trabajo es nuevo para mí.
    This job is new to me.
  • Abrieron una tienda nueva.
    A new shop opened.
  • Soy nuevo en esta ciudad.
    I am new to this city.

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reciente

Meanings

New item

adjective
objects
neutral
Recently made, bought, or brought into use.

Examples

  • Tengo un teléfono nuevo.
    I have a new phone.
  • Esta camisa es nueva.
    This shirt is new.
  • Abrieron una tienda nueva.
    A new shop opened.
  • El coche nuevo llegó ayer.
    The new car arrived yesterday.
  • Necesitamos una mesa nueva.
    We need a new table.

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New to someone

adjective
experience
neutral
Recently encountered or newly arrived in a place or group.

Examples

  • Soy nuevo en esta ciudad.
    I am new to this city.
  • Hay una alumna nueva en la clase.
    There is a new student in the class.
  • Este trabajo es nuevo para mí.
    This job is new to me.
  • Aprendí una palabra nueva.
    I learned a new word.
  • La profesora nueva empieza hoy.
    The new teacher starts today.

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Etymology

From Latin novus, “new”.

FAQ

What does nuevo mean?

It usually means “new”.

What is the feminine form?

Nueva.

Can it mean newly arrived?

Yes: soy nuevo aquí.

What is its opposite?

Often viejo or antiguo, depending on context.

Where does the adjective go?

It often comes before the noun; position can affect emphasis.

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