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    Adulto (en. Adult)

    /aˈdul.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A human being who has completed their physical and mental development.
    When she turned 18, she became an adult.
    Cuando cumplió 18 años, se convirtió en adulto.
    A person who takes on roles and responsibilities in society.
    Adults must pay taxes.
    Los adultos deben pagar impuestos.
    In biology, it refers to the mature phase of an organism.
    Adult specimens are much larger than the young.
    Los adultos de la especie son mucho más grandes que las crías.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'adultus', meaning 'grown' or 'mature'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    responsible adult
    A person who acts maturely and consciously in their decisions.
    adulto responsable
    adult life
    Stage of life that follows adolescence and is characterized by independence.
    vida adulta
    age of majority
    Age at which a person is legally considered an adult.
    mayoría de edad

    Related Words

    adolescent
    A person who is in the stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
    adolescente
    maturity
    State of complete physical and emotional development.
    madurez
    juvenile
    Related to adolescence and youth.
    juvenil

    Slang Meanings

    An adult who acts irresponsibly.
    That guy is a man-child; he doesn't take on his responsibilities.
    Ese tipo es un adulto niño, no asume sus responsabilidades.
    An older person who still behaves like a young person.
    He is an adult, but still has a youthful mentality.
    Es un adulto, pero sigue teniendo una mentalidad juvenil.