adolescentes
“adolescentes” means “teenagers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
teenagers
Also: adolescents
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Los padres están preocupados por el uso de internet de sus adolescentes.
A2The parents are worried about their teenagers' internet use.
Las adolescentes prefieren ir de compras que quedarse en casa.
B1The female teenagers prefer to go shopping rather than stay home.
Es difícil entender a los adolescentes a veces.
A2It is difficult to understand adolescents sometimes.
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La etapa de cambios adolescentes puede ser muy estresante.
B1The stage of adolescent changes can be very stressful.
Están estudiando los patrones de sueño adolescentes.
B2They are studying adolescent sleep patterns.
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Quick Quiz: adolescentes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'adolescentes' as an adjective?
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Comes from the Latin verb *adolescere*, which means 'to grow up' or 'to ripen.' The word literally describes people who are in the process of growing into adults.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'one teenager'?
The singular form is 'adolescente.' You would say 'un adolescente' (a male teenager) or 'una adolescente' (a female teenager). Remember to drop the 's' at the end.
Does 'adolescentes' refer to both boys and girls?
Yes, absolutely! It is the general term for both. If you are talking about a mixed group, use 'los adolescentes.' If you are only talking about young women, use 'las adolescentes'.