nuevo

/ˈnweβo/

adjective A1

el (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

Close — English figuratively uses "virgin" for new/untouched, as in "virgin territory" or "virgin snow."

Easy for learners to conflate — nuevo means new (recently made/acquired), joven means young (age), a different dimension entirely.

Close synonyms for "new, fresh."

Similar in other languages

Portuguese

novo is the Portuguese word for the same thing — both mean "new."

1 What does nuevo mean?

2 Fill the gap: Tengo un móvil ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches nuevo?

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Last updated 2026-09-24