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"Nuevo" is an adjective which is often translated as "new", and "bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "nuevo" and "bueno" below.
nuevo(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. new
Quiero comprar una mesa nueva, no una de segunda mano.I want to buy a new table, not a second-hand one.
a. new
Es una tecnología totalmente nueva.It's a completely new technology.
b. fresh
Creo que ayudaría bastante tener una nueva perspectiva.I think it would help a lot to have a fresh perspective.
a. new
Mi abuela dice que no puede mantenerse al tanto de los aparatos nuevos de hoy en día.My grandmother says she can't keep up with the new gadgets of today.
a. new
¿Ya viste la chica nueva? - Sí, viene de Suecia.Did you see the girl new yet? - Yes, she's from Sweden.
a. new
La luna nueva se parece a una sonrisa.The new moon looks like a smile.
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bueno(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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