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    Novoa (en. New)

    /no'βoa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is new to a group or environment.
    The novoa had to adapt quickly to the job.
    El novoa tuvo que adaptarse rápidamente al trabajo.
    An individual without experience in a particular activity.
    As a novoa in college, he felt a little lost.
    Como novoa en la universidad, se sentía un poco perdido.
    adjective
    Refers to something that is new or recent.
    The novoa project has generated a lot of interest.
    El novoa proyecto ha generado mucho interés.

    Etymology

    Possibly derived from 'nuevo' with the addition of the suffix '-a' to denote a feminine person or thing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a novoa
    To be a new or inexperienced person in a certain context.
    ser un novoa
    to treat someone as a novoa
    To treat someone with special consideration for being new.
    darle un trato de novoa
    to make novoa
    To be new at something and make typical mistakes of inexperience.
    hacer novoa

    Related Words

    novato
    A person with little experience in a specific area.
    novato
    nueva
    Something that has appeared recently or has not been seen before.
    nueva
    beginner
    Someone who is starting in an activity.
    principiante

    Slang Meanings

    Novice in social networks.
    That guy is a novoa, he barely knows how to use Instagram.
    Ese chico es un novoa, apenas sabe usar Instagram.
    Someone who does not know the rules of a group.
    They always laugh at him because he is the novoa of the gang.
    Siempre se ríen de él porque es el novoa de la pandilla.