New Year, same me?

"Año nuevo, ¿la misma yo?"
Spanish C1 writing exercise

Not everyone wants to become a “new me” every New Year.

Pay attention to the hints!

Some vocabulary you may want to look up before or during this exercise: "to start from scratch", "little by little", "pressure" and "to move forward".

Written by qualified Spanish expert Silvia Piriz BA
Last updated: 2025-12-18

I’ll give you some sentences to translate into Spanish

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How the test works
You’ll practise: Gerundio/Spanish present participle, Jerga/ Expresión idiomática, Artículo neutro

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Every December I hear everyone talking about resolutions and changes. I, on the other hand, don't want to start from scratch every year. I think it's incredibly unrealistic! I'm not about becoming a completely new person. I prefer to keep growing little by little, without rushing. Sometimes, the pressure to improve steals our peace and I've learned that accepting yourself is also a way to move forward. You don't have to change everything to feel good. In my case, I want to take care of what I already have and strengthen my habits. I'm not really looking for a perfect version of myself, but a more conscious and realistic one. This year I want to live with gratitude and balance; enjoy the everyday, without comparing myself so much. So I won't be "a new me," just a calmer "me."

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