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    Recién (en. Newly)

    /reˈsjen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    Indicates that something has happened in a very recent time.
    She just arrived from her trip.
    Ella llegó recién de su viaje.
    Used to refer to something that has just happened.
    I just finished reading the book.
    Recién terminé de leer el libro.
    Employed to refer to the age of a living being or to a very early stage.
    The newborn baby needs special care.
    El bebé recién nacido necesita cuidados especiales.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin adverb 'recens', which means 'new' or 'fresh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    newborn
    A baby that has been born very recently.
    recién nacido
    newcomer
    Someone who has arrived recently.
    recién llegado
    recently fired
    A person who has been recently dismissed.
    recién despedido

    Related Words

    recent
    That has occurred a short time before.
    reciente
    newly released
    Something that has just been used or shown for the first time.
    recién estrenado

    Slang Meanings

    freshly baked
    This bread is freshly baked, try it!
    Este pan está recién horneado, ¡pruébalo!
    newly released
    That video game is newly released, you should try it.
    Ese videojuego es recién salido, deberías probarlo.