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How do you say "new" in Spanish?
Nuevo
In Spanish, "new" is Nuevo.
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Pronunciation
'Nuevo' rolls off easiest if you blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Nuevo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Se compró un teléfono nuevo.
He bought a new phone.
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How to remember Nuevo
Whisper 'Nuevo' three times fast while thinking 'He bought a new phone.' until the two blend together in memory.
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Questions about Nuevo
How do you pronounce Nuevo?
'Nuevo' rolls off easiest if you blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them and let stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Nuevo formal or casual?
Nuevo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Nuevo used in Spanish?
Nuevo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Se compró un teléfono nuevo. (He bought a new phone.).
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