again

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BrE /əˈɡeɪn/ AmE /əˈɡeɪn/

adverb en → es

1 REPEAT ACTION A1

used to refer to doing something a second time or more times

de nuevo, otra vez

  • verb + again

Collocations try again · do it again

  • Can I try again?

    ¿Puedo intentarlo de nuevo?

2 RETURN TO STATE A2

used to refer to returning to a previous state or situation

volver a, regresar a

  • verb + again

Collocations go back to the same place again · return to the topic again

  • She went back to her old job again.

    Ella volvió a su antiguo trabajo.

1 REPLY B1

used in replies, especially when you are agreeing with someone or answering the phone

de nuevo, otra vez

  • again?
  • “Are you coming?” “Yes, I’ll come again.”

    "¿Vienes?" "Sí, volveré."

1 GAME B2

used in games to refer to a new round or start of the game

de nuevo, otra vez

  • play again
  • Do you want to play again?

    ¿Quieres jugar de nuevo?

1 REPEAT WORD B2

used when repeating a word or phrase for emphasis

de nuevo, otra vez

  • word + again
  • I said I don’t want it again!

    ¡Dije que no quiero eso de nuevo!

1 REPEAT EVENT B2

used to refer to an event that happens repeatedly or regularly

de nuevo, otra vez

  • verb + again
  • The same thing happened again.

    Lo mismo sucedió de nuevo.

1 REPEAT QUESTION B2

used to repeat a question or statement for emphasis or clarity

de nuevo, otra vez

  • question + again
  • Can you tell me that again?

    ¿Podrías decirme eso de nuevo?

1 REPEAT INFORMATION B2

used to refer to repeating information or instructions

de nuevo, otra vez

  • verb + again
  • I’ll repeat the instructions again.

    Volveré a dar las instrucciones.