What does nuevo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word nuevo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use nuevo in Spanish.

The word nuevo in Spanish means new, new, latest, new, new, fresh, new, new, New Year, in light of this new situation, in light of these new circumstances, learn new every day, I'm back, start again, like new, give a new focus to, give a makeover, again, recent, current, leave looking like new, leave feeling like new, leave feeling like new, until further notice, new summons, readjournment, a fresh start, new coronavirus, brand new, retrial, New Mexico, New World, the new rich, new-smelling, you've been living in a cave, seem new, be as good as new, rip a new a**hole, New Year's resolution, what's new?, be a new man, New World Translation, as good as new. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word nuevo

new

adjetivo (recién hecho, sin estrenar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Hoy inauguran un nuevo estacionamiento subterráneo en el centro de la ciudad.
Today they will open a brand new underground station in the city center.

new

adjetivo (desconocido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Este software es nuevo para mí.
This software is new to me.

latest, new

adjetivo (moderno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El nuevo modelo de televisor tiene una sorprendente calidad de imagen.
The latest television model has striking image quality.

new

adjetivo (algo que se repite)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Un nuevo hallazgo de restos humanos confirma el nivel de inseguridad de la zona.
The latest discovery of human remains confirms the level of insecurity in the region.

fresh

adjetivo (persona: fresca, descansada) (rested)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Después de una buena noche de sueño quedé como nuevo.
After a good night of sleep I was good as new.

new

adjetivo (novato, principiante)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El empleado nuevo del departamento comete muchos errores.
The new employee in the department makes a lot of mistakes.

new

adjetivo (objeto: bien conservado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Compré un mueble usado pero está como nuevo.
I bought used furniture but it is as good as new.

New Year

locución nominal masculina (uno de enero)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Recibimos el Año Nuevo con brindis, música y fuegos artificiales.
We welcomed the New Year with toasts, music, and fireworks.

in light of this new situation, in light of these new circumstances

locución adverbial (en el nuevo contexto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ante este nuevo escenario, se deberán revaluar las leyes.
In light of this new situation (or: in light of these new circumstances) the laws should be reconsidered.

learn new every day

locución verbal (aprender, investigar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Siempre se aprende algo nuevo cada día.
You learn something new every day.

I'm back

expresión (volví)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Después de tres años viviendo en el exterior, aquí estoy de nuevo.
After three years of living abroad I'm back.

start again

(recomenzar)

Muy a su pesar, después de la separación Juan entendió que debía comenzar de nuevo.
Very reluctantly, after the separation, Juan understood that he had to start again.

like new

locución adverbial (en óptimas condiciones)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aunque es un piano del siglo XIX está como nuevo.
Even though it is a piano from the 19th century, it is like new.

give a new focus to

locución verbal (cambiar el punto de vista)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tenemos que darle un nuevo enfoque al informe.
We need to give a new focus to the report.

give a makeover

locución verbal (renovar, remozar) (figurative)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Voy a comprar adornos para darle un nuevo rostro al apartamento.

again

locución adverbial (otra vez)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El pan se quemó en el horno y tuve que hacerlo todo de nuevo.
The bread burned in the oven and I had to do it all again.

recent, current

locución adjetiva (de reciente aparición)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
¿Ese libro es viejo o de nuevo cuño?

leave looking like new

locución verbal (limpiar, restaurar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Si la llevas al estudio de marquetería te la dejan como nueva.

leave feeling like new

locución verbal (coloquial, figurado (amonestar, reprender)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La dejó como nueva a la pobre mujer, incluso la insultó.

leave feeling like new

locución verbal (figurado (revitalizar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Vete a darte un masaje allí, que te dejan como nueva.

until further notice

locución adverbial (por tiempo indefinido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La empresa cerró hasta nuevo aviso.
The business closed until further notice.

new summons

(derecho: emplazamiento, citación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

readjournment

(derecho: retraso, suspensión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

a fresh start

(reintento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No más arrepentimientos ni remordimientos; hoy es tu nuevo comienzo.
No more regrets: today is a fresh start.

new coronavirus

locución nominal masculina (informal (virus descubierto en 2019)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los científicos creen que el nuevo coronavirus apareció en humanos por primera vez en noviembre de 2019.
Scientists believe the new coronavirus first appeared in humans in November 2019.

brand new

locución adjetiva (coloquial (sin estrenar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Vendió su coche viejo y compró uno nuevo de paquete.

retrial

(derecho: repetición del proceso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

New Mexico

nombre propio masculino (estado de Estados Unidos)

La capital de Nuevo México es Santa Fe.
The capital of New Mexico is Santa Fe.

New World

nombre masculino (América)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El chocolate fue un aporte del Nuevo Mundo al Viejo Mundo.
Chocolate was a contribution from the New World to the Old World.

the new rich

locución nominal con flexión de género (peyorativo (persona que ostenta riqueza)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
A los nuevos ricos les sobra el dinero pero les falta clase.
The new rich are swimming in money but lack class.

new-smelling

(olor a no estrenado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

you've been living in a cave

locución verbal (coloquial, peyorativo (ser inculto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
¿No sabes que hay corrupción en todas partes? ¡Pareces nuevo!

seem new, be as good as new

locución verbal (coloquial (en buen estado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
A pesar de que la mesa tiene ya cinco años, parece nueva.

rip a new a**hole

locución verbal (coloquial (maltratarle) (offensive)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Te voy a poner como nuevo como sigas llamando a mi casa.

New Year's resolution

(buenas intenciones)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Quiere dejar de fumar como propósito de año nuevo.

what's new?

expresión (coloquial (saludo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
¿Qué hay de nuevo? ¿Todo bien?

be a new man

locución verbal (cambiar para mejor)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mauro es un hombre nuevo desde que renunció a su trabajo.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The thief promised to turn over a new leaf after being released from prison.

New World Translation

nombre femenino (versión de la Biblia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los testigos de Jehová acatan la Traducción del Nuevo Mundo.

as good as new

locución nominal masculina (seguros: al indemnizar)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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