Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
recién
Pronunciation
IPA/reˈθjen/
Meaning
- adverbjust
Example
Ella recién terminó la universidad.
She just finished college.
More examples
La silla recién comprada es cómoda.
The newly purchased chair is comfortable.
Core concept
A newborn chick still damp and newly hatched.
Common phrases
recién comprado
newly purchased
recién abierto
newly opened
recién terminado
newly finished
Similar words
hace poco: Event dates from not long ago, indicating general recentness.
hace un rato: Event dates from a few minutes or a short time before now.
recientemente: Occurrences happen in the recent period, typically in a formal or neutral register.
justo: Action occurs at exactly that instant, emphasizing precise timing.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que algo acaba de suceder o que es nuevo en relación al momento presente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin recens 'new', recién entered Spanish with the basic idea of newness or an action that has just occurred.
Usage tips
- Placed before a past participle, recién emphasizes the resulting state (newly done), while placed immediately before the verb it highlights the timing of the action.