Italian · Emotions & Descriptions
"New" in Italian: nuovo/a
nuovo/a
New in Italian is nuovo (NWOH-voh) masculine and nuova feminine. Un libro nuovo is a new book. Di nuovo means again—related word, different job.
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How to pronounce nuovo/a
Say it
NWOH-voh
/ˈnwɔ.vo/
Nuovo stresses NWOH: NWOH-voh. Nuova is NWOH-vah. The u is quick before o.
"New" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nuovo / nuova | new Agrees with the noun. | Agrees with the noun. |
| nuovi / nuove | new (plural) Plural agreement. | Plural agreement. |
| nuovo di zecca | brand new Emphatic colloquial. | Emphatic colloquial. |
| di nuovo | again Not the adjective—means once more. | Not the adjective—means once more. |
How to use nuovo/a in real life
- 1Showing off a purchase
Ho comprato un telefono nuovo.
I bought a new phone.
Nuovo after the noun is common for newly acquired.
- 2Apartment hunt
Cerchiamo una casa nuova in centro.
We're looking for a new house in the center.
Nuova agrees with casa.
- 3School year chat
I compagni nuovi sono simpatici.
The new classmates are nice.
Nuovi plural masculine.
Mistakes English speakers make with nuovo/a
Incorrect: Una macchina nuovo.
Correct: Una macchina nuova.
Machina is feminine: nuova.
Incorrect: Voglio vedere il film di nuovo (meaning a new film).
Correct: Voglio vedere un film nuovo.
Di nuovo means again; for a new film use film nuovo.
Good to know
Word order matters: un amico nuovo can sound like a newly met friend, while nuovo amico is less common. Shops shout novità for new arrivals, and nuovo di zecca is the playful brand-new stamp.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Unpacking after a shopping trip
ChatPal
Quella è una borsa nuova?
Is that a new bag?
You
Sì, nuova di zecca.
Yes, brand new.
ChatPal
Anche io voglio scarpe nuove.
I want new shoes too.
You
Domani guardiamo i negozi nuovi in via Roma.
Tomorrow let's check the new shops on Via Roma.
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FAQ
Common questions about "New" in Italian
How does nuovo agree?
Nuovo/nuova/nuovi/nuove with gender and number.
What does di nuovo mean?
Again—not new.
Where do I put nuovo?
Often after the noun for newly bought things: un libro nuovo.
What is novità?
A new item or piece of news—related noun.
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