novelty

novedad

Cualidad de ser nuevo, diferente o poco conocido.

En inglés sencillo: The quality of being new, different, or unfamiliar.

• The novelty soon wore off.
• We enjoyed the novelty of sleeping in a tent.
• The restaurant attracted customers with its novelty value.

Cómo se usa: the novelty of something (The novelty of working abroad soon wore off.)

Sinónimos: newness, freshness

Antónimos: familiarity

Expresiones frecuentes: novelty of something, novelty wears off, novelty value

novedad

Producto o invento nuevo que resulta inusual o interesante.

En inglés sencillo: A new product or invention that people find unusual or interesting.

• The shop sells a clever novelty for opening jars.
• This kitchen tool was a novelty when it first appeared.
• Visitors stopped to examine the latest novelty on display.

Sinónimos: innovation, invention

Expresiones frecuentes: latest novelty, a clever novelty, novelty on display

de broma, decorativo

Hecho para parecer raro o divertido, principalmente para exhibirse o entretener, más que para un uso práctico.

En inglés sencillo: Made to look unusual or funny, mainly for display or amusement rather than practical use.

• He bought a giant novelty calculator.
• The shop sells novelty mugs shaped like animals.
• Her novelty clock is too large for the shelf.

Expresiones frecuentes: novelty calculator, novelty mug, novelty item