10 Different Ways To Say Again In Spanish: Alternatives For Otra Vez

Do you only know about otra vez in Spanish? Don’t worry!

If you want to sound like a native, and want your Spanish sentences to roll of your tongue naturally, you have to know other ways to say again in Spanish.

Learn Spanish Daily made a pronunciation video about again in Spanish:

These expressions will have you sounding like a pro in no time. And we’ll even give you tips on how you can learn Spanish quickly.

So, let’s check out 10 awesome ways to express again in Spanish!

1. Otra vez (once again)

It’s perfect for those “can you repeat that?” moments or when you’re dying to hear that catchy song one more time.

María and Juan are at a concert:

María: “¡Esa canción fue increíble! Quiero escucharla otra vez.” [That song was incredible! I want to hear it again.]
Juan: “Yo también. Espero que toquen un bis.” [Me too. I hope they play an encore.]

2. De nuevo (again, anew)

De nuevo is another handy phrase that’s pretty much interchangeable with otra vez.

Use this one when you’re giving something another shot or starting over. It’s great for those “let’s try this one more time” situations.

Carlos is teaching his daughter to ride a bike:

Carlos: “¡Casi lo logras! Inténtalo de nuevo.” [You almost got it! Try again.]
Daughter: “Está bien, papá. Lo haré de nuevo.” [Okay, dad. I’ll do it again.]

3. Una vez más (one more time)

Una vez más is a tad more formal than the first two, but don’t worry – it’s still totally fine for everyday chats.

It’s perfect when you’re asking for that last repetition or when you’re offering to do something one final time.

A dance instructor is teaching a new routine:

Instructor: “Vamos a practicar el paso una vez más antes de terminar.” [Let’s practice the step one more time before we finish.]
Student: “De acuerdo, estoy lista para intentarlo una vez más.” [Alright, I’m ready to try it one more time.]

4. Nuevamente (again, anew)

Nuevamente is a bit fancier, so you might hear it more in writing or in professional settings.

But throwing it into casual conversation can make you sound pretty smart! It’s great for those “as we mentioned before” moments.

A news anchor is reporting:

Anchor: “Nuevamente, les recordamos que habrá cortes de energía esta noche.” [Again, we remind you that there will be power outages tonight.]

5. Volver a + infinitive (to do something again)

This one’s a game-changer!

You can use it with any verb to say you’re doing something again. It’s super flexible and will make you sound like you’ve been speaking Spanish forever.

Two friends are discussing a movie:

Elena: “No entendí el final. Creo que voy a volver a ver la película.” [I didn’t understand the ending. I think I’m going to watch the movie again.]
Sofía: “Buena idea. Yo también quiero volver a verla.” [Good idea. I want to watch it again too.]

6. Repetir (to repeat)

Repetir is your go-to verb when you need someone to say something again or when you’re talking about doing stuff over and over.

It’s straightforward and gets the job done. That’s it.

In a classroom:

Teacher: “Si no entienden algo, no duden en pedirme que lo repita.” [If you don’t understand something, don’t hesitate to ask me to repeat it.]
Student: “Gracias, profesor. ¿Puede repetir la última parte?” [Thank you, professor. Can you repeat the last part?]

7. De vuelta (back again)

De vuelta is perfect for those “guess who’s back” moments.

Use it when you’re talking about returning somewhere or when something keeps happening. It’s got a bit of a “here we go again” vibe to it.

At a restaurant:

Waiter: “¿Están de vuelta? ¡Qué gusto verlos otra vez!” [You’re back again? It’s great to see you again!]
Customer: “Sí, nos encantó la comida la última vez.” [Yes, we loved the food last time.]

8. Más (more)

Okay, so más usually means “more,” but sometimes it can sneak in there to mean “again.” It’s like a subtle nod to doing something one more time.

Pretty clever, right?

At a party:

Host: “¿Quieres una copa más?” [Do you want one more glass? / another glass?]
Guest: “No, gracias. Si tomo más, no podré conducir.” [No, thanks. If I drink more, I won’t be able to drive.]

9. Aún (still, yet)

Aún is a sneaky one. It doesn’t exactly mean “again,” but it implies that something’s still going on or hasn’t happened yet.

It’s great for those “are you STILL doing that?” moments.

A mother talking to her son:

Mother: “¿Aún estás jugando videojuegos?” [Are you still playing video games?]
Son: “Sí, mamá. Solo un nivel más.” [Yes, mom. Just one more level.]

10. Todavía (still, yet)

Todavía is like aún‘s cousin.

Use it when you want to say that something’s still happening or hasn’t changed. It’s perfect for those situations where you’re wondering why something’s taking so long.

Two coworkers discussing a project:

Javier: “¿Todavía estás trabajando en ese informe?” [Are you still working on that report?]
Luisa: “Sí, todavía no he terminado.” [Yes, I still haven’t finished.]

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So, practice tossing these phrases into your chats, and before you know it, you’ll be throwing around again in Spanish like it’s no big deal!