Adolescencia (en. Adolescence)

/a.ðo.le.'sen.θja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A transitional period of physical, emotional, and social development that occurs between the ages of 12 and 18.

Adolescence is a complicated stage due to hormonal changes.

La adolescencia es una etapa complicada por los cambios hormonales.

Stage of identity exploration and search for independence.

During adolescence, many young people question established norms.

Durante la adolescencia, muchos jóvenes cuestionan las normas establecidas.

Moment when deeper interpersonal relationships begin to form.

Friendships in adolescence are often very intense.

Las amistades en la adolescencia suelen ser muy intensas.

From Latin 'adolescentia', which comes from 'adolescens', the present participle of 'adolescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'to mature'.

adolescent crisis

Emotional and identity difficulties typical at this stage.

crisis de la adolescencia

rebellious adolescent

Young person who displays disobedience or rejection of authority.

adolescente rebelde

lost generation

Term that refers to adolescents who feel out of place in society.

generación perdida

puberty

Biological stage of sexual development and hormonal changes.

pubertad

youth

Period of life between childhood and adulthood that includes adolescence.

juventud

maturation

Process of development and growth in various areas, both physical and emotional.

maduración

Teen

Today's teens seem to always be on their phones.

Los teens de hoy parecen estar siempre en sus teléfonos.

Adole

In my days, being an adole was very different from what it is today.

En mis tiempos, ser adole era muy diferente a lo que es hoy.