una vez más
/ˌuna ˌbeθ ˈmas/
The English phrase 'once again' can be translated into Spanish using una vez más, de nuevo or otra vez.
Meaning: one more time (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| una vez más | /ˌuna ˌbeθ ˈmas/ /ˌuna ˌbes ˈmas/ |
| de nuevo | /de ˈnwebo/ |
| otra vez | /ˌotɾa ˈbeθ/ /ˌotɾa ˈbes/ |
While they overlap, they carry different nuances regarding whether you are emphasizing the count, repeating the exact same action or restarting a process.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase una vez más is composed of una (one), vez (time/occurrence) and más (more).
Which one should you use?
Otra vez is the most common way to say 'again' in everyday conversation. Una vez más is often used to emphasize the repetition or to add a specific sense of 'one more time'. De nuevo often implies starting a process over from the beginning or doing something in a new way, whereas otra vez simply implies repeating the same action.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌuna ˌbeθ ˈmas/
Did you know?
- While otra vez is common, using it repeatedly in a professional setting can sometimes sound like an expression of frustration or impatience.
- The word vez in una vez más comes from the Latin vicis, which means 'change' or 'alternation'.
- While we say 'once again' in English, the Spanish phrase de nuevo literally translates to 'from new'.
Examples in context
- Ella otra vez vino aquí.She came here once again.This sentence uses otra vez to show a repeated action.Tatoeba #1510039 by marcelostockle, translation #1431895 by Eldad
- Dilo de nuevo, por favor.Say it once again, please.This sentence uses de nuevo to ask for a repetition.Tatoeba #2216402 by marcelostockle, translation #10706793 by carlosalberto
- Ella llegó tarde una vez más.She was late once again.This sentence uses una vez más to emphasize the occurrence.Tatoeba #1236911 by marcelostockle, translation #322503 by CK
- El orador repitió su mensaje otra vez antes de finalizar el discurso.The speaker repeated his message once again before concluding the speech.
- La presentación del informe se realizará de nuevo la próxima semana.The report presentation will take place once again next week.
- No puedo creerlo, se olvidó las llaves en casa una vez más.I can't believe it, he forgot the keys at home once again.
- ¡Hola! Me alegra verte otra vez por aquí.Hi! I'm glad to see you here once again.
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are practicing a song together.
- Javier¿Podemos cantar la canción una vez más?Can we sing the song once again?
- LucíaSí, Javier, claro que sí.Yes, Javier, of course.
- JavierMe gusta mucho cómo lo haces tú.I really like how you do it.
- LucíaGracias, vamos a darle con todo.Thanks, let's give it our all.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “once again” translations and entries una vez más, de nuevo, otra vez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, de nuevo, más, nuevo, una, una vez más, vez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
