jovencito
“jovencito” means “young boy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
young boy, lad
Also: youngster
📝 In Action
El jovencito que trabaja en la tienda es muy amable.
A2The young man (or young boy) who works at the store is very kind.
Pregúntale al jovencito si necesita ayuda con eso.
B1Ask the lad if he needs help with that.
very young, quite youthful
📝 In Action
Aunque tiene 25 años, parece muy jovencito.
B1Although he is 25, he looks very young.
Era un soldado jovencito, apenas de 17 años.
B2He was a very young soldier, barely 17 years old.
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Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of this word?
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📚 Etymology▼
Formed by taking the Spanish word 'joven' (young) and adding the common diminutive suffix '-cito'. This suffix is used to make things sound smaller, cuter, or younger.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period, as the diminutive suffixes evolved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'joven' and 'jovencito'?
'Joven' simply means 'young' or 'a young person.' 'Jovencito' adds emphasis, meaning 'very young' or 'a little/dear young man.' It is often used for children or teenagers, or to emphasize someone's youthful appearance.