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be new
[/bi njuː/]
verb phrase
ser novo
1.
to have recently come into existence or been created; to be unfamiliar or recently introduced
This phone model is brand new.
Este modelo de telefone é totalmente novo.
2.
to be inexperienced or unfamiliar with something
I'm new to this job.
Sou novo neste trabalho.
3.
to be recent or of recent origin
That restaurant is new in the neighborhood.
Aquele restaurante é novo no bairro.
Synonyms
be recent
be fresh
be novel
be inexperienced
Antonyms
be old
be experienced
be familiar
be established
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser novo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser novo
standard usage
São Paulo
ser novo
standard usage
Portugal
ser novo
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
new kid on the block
green
wet behind the ears
estar em fase de aprendizado
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