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"Nuevo" is an adjective which is often translated as "new", and "creciente" is an adjective which is often translated as "growing". Learn more about the difference between "nuevo" and "creciente" below.
nuevo(
nweh
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (brand-new)
a. new
Quiero comprar una mesa nueva, no una de segunda mano.I want to buy a new table, not a second-hand one.
2. (original)
3. (modern)
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.
creciente, el creciente(
kreh
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syehn
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teh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. growing
Hay un creciente interés por cuidar el medio ambiente.There's a growing interest in taking care of the environment.
b. increasing
El creciente uso de la tecnología ha facilitado la comunicación global.The increasing use of technology has made global communication easier.
2. (astronomy)
a. waxing
Es una hermosa fotografía de la luna creciente.That's a beautiful picture of the waxing moon.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (astronomy)
a. crescent
Vimos el creciente de la luna a través del telescopio.We saw the moon's crescent through the telescope.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
