How to Say "adolescent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “adolescent” is “adolescente” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermana mayor es una adolescente muy responsable.
My older sister is a very responsible teenager.
Los adolescentes de hoy pasan mucho tiempo en línea.
Today's adolescents spend a lot of time online.
Conocí a un adolescente que ya sabía programar.
I met a teenager who already knew how to code.
Gender Flexibility
This word is the same whether you are talking about a boy or a girl. You change the word before it (the article) to show the gender: 'el adolescente' (the male teenager) or 'la adolescente' (the female teenager).
Confusing Noun and Adjective
Mistake: “Usando 'adolescente' como 'teenaged' (e.g., 'el coche adolescente').”
Correction: When using it as a noun, ensure the article matches the person's gender. When using it as an adjective, it describes the age group: 'los años adolescentes' (the teenage years).
Other Meanings of “adolescente”
“adolescente” can also mean:
- Describing characteristics of that age group.(A2)
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