There are cases when the same Spanish word can be expressed in different ways in English. For example, the verb “esperar” can be translated into English as “to expect”, “to hope”, or “to wait”. The opposite is also true in other cases, and today we will be dealing with one of them.<\/p>\n
The English adverb “again” can be expressed in three different ways in Spanish depending on the context. The best way to get a feel for each one of those is by looking at some examples:<\/p>\n
Otra vez:<\/strong><\/p>\n Literally, “another time”. It can be used almost anywhere in a sentence, in any register.<\/p>\n El a\u00f1o que viene iremos otra vez <\/strong>de vacaciones a M\u00e1laga.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Next year we’ll go to Malaga again for our holidays.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a1Otra vez<\/strong> me toca trabajar horas extra!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I have to work extra time again!<\/em><\/p>\n \u00bfMe puedo montar en la noria otra vez<\/strong>?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Can I go on the Ferris wheel again?<\/em><\/p>\n De nuevo:<\/strong><\/p>\n Slightly more formal than “otra vez”, but still very common. It can also be used in different positions in a sentence.<\/p>\n De nuevo<\/strong> nos encontramos con el mismo problema.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We faced the same problem again.<\/em><\/p>\n Empezar\u00e9 a hacer ejercicio de nuevo<\/strong> cuando me haya recuperado.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 I will start exercising again once I am fully<\/em> recovered.<\/em><\/p>\n Los vecinos se han mudado de nuevo. <\/strong>Our neighbours have moved again.<\/em><\/p>\n Volver a + infintive:<\/strong><\/p>\n Used in conjunction with any verb to express that the action is happening again, in any tense.<\/p>\n Hoy volvemos a tener<\/strong> buen tiempo.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 We’re having nice weather again today.<\/em><\/p>\n La semana pasada volv\u00ed a comprar<\/strong> ropa nueva.\u00a0\u00a0 Last week I bought new clothes again.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00bfSabes cu\u00e1ndo volver\u00e1n a estar<\/strong> de moda los pantalones de campana?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Do you know when flares will be in fashion again?<\/em><\/p>\n In most cases, these expressions are interchangeable, and your choice will be just a matter of style. However, if you have any questions or doubts about which one would sound better in a specific example, feel free to ask!<\/p>\n There are cases when the same Spanish word can be expressed in different ways in English. For example, the verb “esperar” can be translated into English as “to expect”, “to hope”, or “to wait”. The opposite is also true in other cases, and today we will be dealing with one of them. The English adverb…<\/p>\n
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