Spanish · Emotions & Descriptions
"New" in Spanish: nuevo/a
nuevo/a
New is nuevo for masculine and nueva for feminine. Match the noun: un teléfono nuevo, una casa nueva. You will also hear nuevo before the noun: un nuevo amigo.
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How to pronounce nuevo/a
Say it
NWEH-boh / NWEH-bah
/ˈnweβo/
NWEH-boh / NWEH-bah. Stress NWEH. The u in nuevo glides with e.
"New" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nuevo / nueva | new Default adjective; agree with gender. | Default adjective; agree with gender. |
| nuevos / nuevas | new (plural) Plural agreement. | Plural agreement. |
| estrenar | to wear/use for the first time Estreno un vestido nuevo. | Estreno un vestido nuevo. |
| flamante | brand-new; shiny new Emphatic praise for something clearly nuevo. | Emphatic praise for something clearly nuevo. |
How to use nuevo/a in real life
- 1Showing a phone
Mira mi teléfono nuevo.
Look at my new phone.
Nuevo agrees with teléfono.
- 2Moving house
Nuestra casa nueva tiene luz.
Our new house has light.
Nueva matches casa.
- 3Meeting people
Tengo un nuevo compañero.
I have a new classmate/coworker.
Nuevo before the noun is natural here.
Mistakes English speakers make with nuevo/a
Incorrect: Una idea nuevo.
Correct: Una idea nueva.
Idea is feminine. Use nueva, not nuevo.
Incorrect: Es un carro nueva.
Correct: Es un carro nuevo.
Carro is masculine. Use nuevo with it.
Good to know
Talking about something nuevo often invites questions about price or where you bought it—friendly curiosity, not always pressure. Estrenar highlights the first use of something nuevo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A friend shows a new backpack
ChatPal
¿Esa mochila es nueva?
Is that backpack new?
You
Sí, es nueva. La compré ayer.
Yes, it is new. I bought it yesterday.
ChatPal
Qué bonito el color nuevo.
How nice the new color is.
You
Gracias. Quería algo más ligero.
Thanks. I wanted something lighter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "New" in Spanish
Nuevo or nueva?
Nuevo with masculine nouns, nueva with feminine. Match the noun.
Where does nuevo go in the sentence?
Often after the noun: casa nueva. Before is also fine: un nuevo amigo.
How do you pronounce nuevo?
NWEH-boh with stress on NWEH. Nueva ends in bah.
What does estrenar mean?
To use or wear something nuevo for the first time.
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