adulta
“adulta” means “adult” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
adult
Also: grown woman
📝 In Action
Mi hermana ya es una adulta y tiene su propio apartamento.
A1My sister is already an adult and has her own apartment.
Las adultas en la sala de espera deben firmar este documento.
A2The adults in the waiting room must sign this document.
adult
Also: grown-up
📝 In Action
Ella tomó una decisión adulta sobre su carrera.
B1She made an adult decision about her career.
La población adulta del país está creciendo.
B2The adult population of the country is growing.
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Words that translate to "adulta" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: adulta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'adulta' correctly as an adjective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin *adultus*, which means 'grown' or 'having grown up.' It is related to the verb *adolescere*, which is the root for the Spanish word 'adolescente' (teenager).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'adulto' and 'adulta'?
'Adulta' is used only when referring to or describing a female person. 'Adulto' is used for a male person, or for a group that includes both men and women.