juventud
/hoo-ven-TOOD/
youth
Juventud refers to 'youth,' meaning the period of being young and full of energy.
juventud(noun)
youth
?the period of being young
young age
?as a stage in life
,adolescence
?focusing on the teen years
📝 In Action
Mi abuela siempre dice que la juventud es el mejor tesoro.
B1My grandmother always says that youth is the best treasure.
Pasé mi juventud en un pueblo pequeño de la costa.
B1I spent my youth in a small town on the coast.
A pesar de su juventud, ya tiene mucha experiencia laboral.
B2Despite his young age (youth), he already has a lot of work experience.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember to always use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before 'juventud', even though it doesn't end in '-a'.
Singular Concept
Even though it refers to a long period of time, 'juventud' is used in the singular form (like 'childhood' in English).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'pasar'
A very common way to talk about this is using the verb 'pasar' (to spend time): 'Pasó su juventud viajando.'
Juventud can also refer to 'the youth' as a collective group of young people.
juventud(noun)
the youth
?young people as a collective group
young generation
?referring to the current group of young adults
📝 In Action
El gobierno debe escuchar las demandas de la juventud.
B2The government must listen to the demands of the youth.
La juventud actual está muy preocupada por el medio ambiente.
B2The current young generation is very concerned about the environment.
💡 Grammar Points
Singular for Plural Group
When 'juventud' means 'the youth' (all young people), it still uses singular verb forms, like 'La juventud está activa' (The youth is active).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Plural Verb
Mistake: "La juventud están en la calle."
Correction: La juventud está en la calle. (The word itself is singular, even though it represents many people.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juventud
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'juventud' to mean 'the stage of life'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'juventud' to refer to one specific young person?
No. 'Juventud' refers either to the time period or the entire group of young people. If you want to talk about one young person, use 'un joven' (a young man) or 'una joven' (a young woman/girl).
What is the difference between 'juventud' and 'jóvenes'?
'Juventud' is a singular, formal word that refers to the collective group ('the youth' or 'the young generation'). 'Jóvenes' is the plural form of the adjective/noun 'joven' and refers to individual young people ('young people').