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"De nuevo" is a phrase which is often translated as "again", and "otra vez" is a phrase which is also often translated as "again". Learn more about the difference between "de nuevo" and "otra vez" below.
de nuevo(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. again
Nos paramos un rato para descansar y después partimos de nuevo.We stopped to rest for a while, and then we set off again.
b. once again
Has cocinado una cena deliciosa de nuevo, mi amor.Once again, you've cooked a delicious dinner, my dear.
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otra vez(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. again
Otra vez se me echó a perder el carro. Necesito uno nuevo.My car broke down again. I need a new one.
b. once more
Si te tengo que decir que limpies tu cuarto otra vez, tendremos un problema.If I have to tell you to clean your room once more, we're going to have a problem.
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