nuevo

new

adjective NWEH-boh Common

Origin: From Latin novus.

Usage Note

Nuevo changes meaning depending on its position: before the noun it often implies 'another' or 'different' (un nuevo intento = 'another attempt'), while after the noun it means 'brand new' (un coche nuevo = 'a brand-new car'). The feminine is nueva, and de nuevo ('again') is a very common adverbial phrase.

Examples

"Necesito un teléfono nuevo."

Natural Translation

I need a new phone.

Literal Translation

I-need a telephone new

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