nuevísimo

Nuevísimo is a Spanish adjective meaning “the newest” or “extremely new.” It is the superlative form of nuevo, formed with the suffix -ísimo. The masculine singular form is nuevísimo; the feminine singular is nuevísima; the masculine plural is nuevísimos; the feminine plural is nuevísimas. The spelling reflects a phonological change in which the final -o of nuevo is dropped and the stem becomes nuev- before adding -ísimo.

Usage and nuance: Nuevísimo conveys a strong sense of freshness or recency and is common in advertising, journalism, and everyday speech when emphasis on novelty is desired. In more formal writing, speakers may prefer phrases such as el más reciente or simplemente nuevo to maintain a neutral tone.

Orthography and variation: Like other -ísimo formations, nuevísimo can agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Although widely understood in the Spanish-speaking world, some regional varieties or registers may favor less emphatic alternatives in formal contexts.

Examples:

- Este teléfono es nuevísimo.

- Ya salió la nuevísima versión del software.

Etymology: Nuevísimo derives from nuevo, which comes from the Latin novus, with the productive Spanish suffix -ísimo used to form superlatives or intensifications. See also related terms such as nuevo, novedad, y el más reciente.