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"Nuevo" is an adjective which is often translated as "new", and "moderno" is an adjective which is often translated as "modern". Learn more about the difference between "nuevo" and "moderno" below.
nuevo(
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)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.
moderno(
moh
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noh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (current)
b. up-to-date
Esta computadora tiene el software más moderno.This computer has the most up-to-date software.
2. (colloquial) (fashionable)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. modern
La Revolución Industrial es un momento decisivo de la historia moderna.The Industrial Revolution is a defining moment of modern history.
