Nuevo can describe something recently made or not much worn by use.

The idea

The adjective agrees with the noun: nuevo, nueva, nuevos and nuevas.

Examples

  • Tengo un libro nuevo.I have a new book.
  • La bicicleta es nueva.The bicycle is new.
  • Mis zapatos nuevos son cómodos.My new shoes are comfortable.
  • Las ventanas nuevas dejan pasar mucha luz.The new windows let in a lot of light.
  • Necesitamos una mesa nueva.We need a new table.
  • El ordenador es viejo, pero la pantalla es nueva.The computer is old, but the screen is new.

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Watch out

Nuevo means new; viejo is an opposite when comparing the age or condition of objects.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the form agreeing with libro: El libro es ___. (nuevo / nueva)

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    nuevo

    Nuevo agrees with masculine singular libro.

  2. Choose the form agreeing with ventanas: Las ventanas son ___. (nuevas / nuevos)

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    nuevas

    Nuevas agrees with feminine plural ventanas.

  3. Choose the masculine opposite of old: No es viejo; es ___. (nuevo / usado)

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    nuevo

    Nuevo is a masculine form meaning new, unlike viejo.

Use it today

Compare two objects, one old and one new, in complete Spanish sentences.