Signification
Describing things as unfamiliar.
Contexte culturel
Italians take great pride in 'il nuovo' when it comes to design and fashion. Owning something 'tutto nuovo' from a famous brand is a significant social marker. In some parts of Italy, there is an old tradition of throwing old things out the window on New Year's Eve to make room for 'il nuovo'. The 'targa' (license plate) of a car tells you how new it is. Italians often comment on a 'targa nuova' as a sign of a 'macchina tutta nuova'. The first day of school ('il primo giorno di scuola') is a major event where children often wear 'tutto nuovo'—from the smock (grembiule) to the backpack.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the object. If you're talking about 'la borsa', it's 'tutta nuova'.
Don't say 'Di nuovo'
If you say 'È di nuovo', people will wait for you to finish the sentence because it means 'It is again...'
Signification
Describing things as unfamiliar.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the object. If you're talking about 'la borsa', it's 'tutta nuova'.
Don't say 'Di nuovo'
If you say 'È di nuovo', people will wait for you to finish the sentence because it means 'It is again...'
Use 'Per me'
Adding 'per me' (for me) makes the phrase sound much more natural when talking about experiences.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'tutto' and 'nuovo' for a feminine singular noun (la casa).
La casa è _____ _____.
Since 'la casa' is feminine singular, both 'tutto' and 'nuovo' must agree.
Which sentence is correct for 'The books are all new'?
I libri...
'I libri' is masculine plural, so the verb is 'sono' and the adjectives are 'tutti nuovi'.
Match the situation to the correct phrase.
You are in a new city and feel lost.
This is the standard way to express situational unfamiliarity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ti piace il tuo nuovo telefono? B: Sì, _____!
While 'è tutto nuovo' is correct, 'nuovo di zecca' is a common idiomatic way to describe a brand new gadget.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Agreement Table for 'È tutto nuovo'
Masculine
- • Singular: tutto nuovo
- • Plural: tutti nuovi
Feminine
- • Singular: tutta nuova
- • Plural: tutte nuove
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesLa casa è _____ _____.
Since 'la casa' is feminine singular, both 'tutto' and 'nuovo' must agree.
I libri...
'I libri' is masculine plural, so the verb is 'sono' and the adjectives are 'tutti nuovi'.
You are in a new city and feel lost.
This is the standard way to express situational unfamiliarity.
A: Ti piace il tuo nuovo telefono? B: Sì, _____!
While 'è tutto nuovo' is correct, 'nuovo di zecca' is a common idiomatic way to describe a brand new gadget.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but 'È tutto nuovo' is much more common in spoken Italian. 'Tutto è nuovo' sounds a bit more formal or poetic.
Yes, in this specific expression, the order is almost always 'tutto' (adverbial intensifier) followed by 'nuovo' (adjective).
No. 'Nuovo' is for objects and situations. 'Fresco' is for food (fresh bread), weather (cool air), or recently painted walls.
Use 'nuovo di zecca' or 'nuovo di pacca'. These are the Italian equivalents of 'brand spanking new'.
Not really. If you say a person is 'tutto nuovo', it sounds like they are a robot or had total plastic surgery. Use 'È una persona nuova' to mean they have changed their character.
Expressions liées
Nuovo di zecca
similarBrand new (from the mint)
Di nuovo
contrastAgain
Novità
builds onNews / Novelty
Rinnovato
specialized formRenovated / Renewed
