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"Latest" is a form of "latest", an adjective which is often translated as "último". "Newest" is a form of "new", an adjective which is often translated as "nuevo". Learn more about the difference between "latest" and "newest" below.
latest(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (last)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
April 23rd is the latest date we can hand our assignments in.El 23 de abril es la fecha límite para la entrega de los trabajos prácticos.
Is that the latest time you can stay?¿Eso es lo más tarde que puedes quedarte?
a. último
The fans flooded the stores to buy the rock star's latest album.Los fanáticos inundaron las tiendas para comprar el último álbum de la estrella de rock.
b. más reciente
This is the latest of a series of examples of the mayor's lack of empathy with the working class.Este es el más reciente de una serie de ejemplos de la falta de empatía del alcalde con la clase trabajadora.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Peter always buys the latest IT equipment.Peter siempre se compra lo último en equipos informáticos.
Sunnyvale Hospital has the latest and most complete array of medical equipment.El hospital de Sunnyvale tiene el conjunto más moderno y completo de equipamiento médico.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
And next, the latest on the earthquake in Chile.Y a continuación, las últimas noticias sobre el terremoto de Chile.
Have you heard the latest on your neighbor?¿Te enteraste de lo último que están diciendo sobre tu vecino?
6. (colloquial) (significant other)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. la última conquista (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Have you met Maria's latest?¿Ya conoces la última conquista de María?
new(
nu
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (recent)
a. nuevo
New fall fashion trends debuted at New York Fashion Week.Las nuevas tendencias de moda para el otoño debutaron en la Semana de la Moda en Nueva York.
3. (novel)
a. nuevo
Doctors are experimenting with a new treatment for skin cancer.Los médicos están experimentando con un nuevo tratamiento contra el cáncer de piel.
4. (unfamiliar)
a. nuevo
I'm so bored. I want to go somewhere new!Estoy tan aburrida. ¡Quiero ir a algún lugar nuevo!
6. (botany)
a. nuevo
The new leaves of the apple tree were a bright green.Las hojas nuevas del manzano eran de un verde brillante.
news
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. las noticias (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
On Radio Amor they always start with the positive news.En Radio Amor siempre comienzan con las noticias positivas.
9. (journalism)
a. las noticias (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I heard a report on the fire this morning on the 7 o'clock news.Escuché un reportaje sobre el incendio esta mañana en las noticias de las 7 am.
b. el noticiario (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There was a critical report about the president in the news.Hubo un informe crítico sobre el presidente en el noticiario.
c. el noticiero (M) (Latin America)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Before we go to the beach, I want to watch the news for information about the hurricane.Antes de irnos a la playa, quiero ver el noticiero para ver la información sobre el huracán.
d. el telediario (M) (Spain)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
Last night on the news, they said we'd be having a new national holiday.Anoche en el telediario dijeron que tendríamos un nuevo día feriado nacional.
a. la noticia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Is there any news about Leticia yet?¿Hay alguna noticia sobre Leticia ya?
