Recién (en. Newly)

/reθˈjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something has occurred in a very recent time.
The newborn baby is very cute.
El niño recién nacido es muy lindo.
It is used to indicate that something is new or has been done recently.
I bought a car freshly out of the factory.
He comprado un coche recién salido de fábrica.
Indicates a change of state that has occurred recently.
I just found out about the news.
Recién me enteré de la noticia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'recens', which means 'fresh' or 'new'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

newlyweds
A couple that has just married.
recién casados
newly arrived
A person who has recently arrived.
recién llegado
newly appointed
Someone who has been appointed to a position recently.
recién nombrado

Related Words

recent
That has occurred in the very recent past.
reciente
to census
To make a record or an inventory.
recensar

Slang Meanings

Something that is very new or current.
That music style is super fresh.
Ese estilo de música es super recién.
A situation or thing that has just happened.
That news is very fresh, didn't you know?
Esa noticia es muy recién, no la sabías?