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again

/əˈɡeɪn/

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adverb

De nuevo, otra vez

Another time; once more.

Examples :

"I tried the math problem again, and this time I got it right. "

Intenté el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, y esta vez lo resolví correctamente.

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De nuevo, otra vez

Over and above a factor of one.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to do the math problem again, to show they understood it thoroughly. "

El profesor pidió a los estudiantes que hicieran el problema de matemáticas de nuevo, para demostrar que lo entendían a fondo.

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adverb

De nuevo, otra vez

Used metalinguistically, with the repetition being in the discussion, or in the linguistic or pragmatic context of the discussion, rather than in the subject of discussion.

Examples :

"Great, thanks again!"

¡Genial, gracias de nuevo!

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adverb

De nuevo, otra vez

Back in the reverse direction, or to an original starting point.

Examples :

"Bring us word again."

Tráenos noticias de nuevo.

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De nuevo, otra vez

Back (to a former place or state).

Examples :

"The South will rise again."

El Sur se alzará de nuevo.

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adverb

de nuevo, otra vez

In return, as a reciprocal action; back.

Examples :

"My sister gave me a book, and I gave her a magazine in return. I gave her something again. "

Mi hermana me dio un libro, y yo le di una revista a cambio. Le di algo de nuevo.

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adverb

En otro lugar

In any other place.

Examples :

"My friend lives in the city, but she plans to visit her grandmother again in the countryside. "

Mi amiga vive en la ciudad, pero planea visitar a su abuela en otro lugar, en el campo.

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adverb

Por otro lado

On the other hand.

Examples :

"My brother wanted to go to the park, but again, we need to finish our homework first. "

Mi hermano quería ir al parque, pero por otro lado, necesitamos terminar nuestra tarea primero.

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adverb

Además, por otra parte

Moreover; besides; further.

Examples :

"My teacher explained the concept of fractions again, using a different example. "

Mi profesor explicó de nuevo el concepto de fracciones, usando un ejemplo diferente.

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Contra

(obsolete or dialectal) Against.

Examples :

"My brother argued with the teacher again the disruptive behavior. "

Mi hermano discutió con el profesor contra el comportamiento disruptivo.

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