nova
/ˈnoba/feminine
The Spanish word for 'nova' is nova.
nova refers to the sudden brightening of a star.
Meaning: sudden brightening of a star (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
nova is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈnoba/
Did you know?
- While nova refers to a star, the Spanish word for 'bride' is novia, which comes from the same Latin root for 'new'.
- In Spanish, the term nova is almost exclusively used in scientific contexts, whereas nuevo is used in every other part of daily life.
- The word nova comes from the Latin 'nova', meaning 'new', which is why it sounds so similar to the English word 'novel'.
Examples in context
- Observamos una nova en el cielo.We observed a nova in the sky.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking through a telescope.
- ElenaJavier, ¿ves esa nova?Javier, do you see that nova?
- JavierSí, Elena, es increíble.Yes, Elena, it is incredible.
- ElenaEs una nova muy rara.It is a very rare nova.
- JavierDebemos anotar la fecha.We should note the date.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nova” translations and entries nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nova, CC BY-SA 4.0.
