jóvenes
“jóvenes” means “young people” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
young people, youths
Also: kids
📝 In Action
Los jóvenes de mi barrio estudian mucho.
A1The young people in my neighborhood study a lot.
¿Dónde están las jóvenes que vinieron a la fiesta?
A2Where are the young women who came to the party?
El futuro pertenece a los jóvenes.
B1The future belongs to the youth.
young (plural)
📝 In Action
Mis padres son todavía bastante jóvenes.
A1My parents are still quite young.
Queremos unas plantas jóvenes para el jardín.
A2We want some young plants for the garden.
Estos escritores son muy jóvenes y talentosos.
B1These writers are very young and talented.
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Words that translate to "jóvenes" in Spanish:
youths→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: jóvenes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'jóvenes' as an adjective?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *iuvenis*, which meant 'young person.' The Spanish form kept this core meaning, adding the plural ending '-es' to refer to multiple young people.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around the 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'joven' a regular adjective that changes its ending for masculine and feminine?
No. Unlike words like 'alto/alta,' the word 'joven' is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns in the singular. 'Jóvenes' is the same for both masculine and feminine plural nouns.
How do I know if 'jóvenes' is being used as a noun or an adjective?
Look at the surrounding words. If it has 'los' or 'las' right before it (e.g., 'Los jóvenes comen'), it's acting as a noun (the young people). If it follows another noun (e.g., 'personas jóvenes'), it's acting as an adjective (young people).