una vez más
/ˌuna ˌbeθ ˈmas/
The English phrase "one more time" is translated into Spanish as una vez más.
una vez más is used when you want to ask for something to be repeated or to happen again.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of una (one), vez (time/occurrence) and más (more).
Which one should you use?
While una vez más emphasizes the specific count of 'one more' instance, otra vez is a more general way to say 'again'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, some people say Una vez más to mean "One more time".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word vez is a feminine noun, so the indefinite article must be una rather than un.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌuna ˌbeθ ˈmas/
Did you know?
- The word vez comes from the Latin vicis, which refers to a change or alternation. This is the same root that gave English the word 'vice versa'.
- The word más in this phrase shares an ancient root with the English word 'master', as both stem from the Latin 'magis', meaning 'more'.
- While una vez más is standard, in some rhythmic or musical contexts in Latin America, the phrase is shortened to just una más when asking for another drink or song.
Examples in context
- Lo diré una vez más.I'll say it one more time.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say that you will say something one more time with una vez más.Tatoeba #2869404 by teskmon, translation #2544841 by CK
- Tratemos una vez más.Let's try one more time.This sentence is useful for practicing how to suggest trying something one more time with una vez más.Tatoeba #3106525 by marcelostockle, translation #3008809 by CK
- Repasemos el plan una vez más.Let's go over the plan one more time.This sentence is useful for practicing how to suggest reviewing a plan one more time with una vez más.Tatoeba #4372456 by pchamorro, translation #2007279 by CK
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Example conversation
María is teaching Alejandro how to pronounce a word.
- MaríaAhora, repítelo una vez más, Alejandro.Now, repeat it one more time, Alejandro.
- AlejandroCreo que lo dije bien.I think I said it correctly.
- MaríaCasi, pero inténtalo una vez más.Almost, but try it one more time.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo intentaré.All right, I will try.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry una vez más, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries más, una, una vez más, vez, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
