Joven (en. Young)

/xo.βen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It is used to refer to people who have not reached an advanced age.
My brother is a very talented young man.
Mi hermano es un joven muy talentoso.
It can refer to freshness and novelty in something.
The movie has a very youthful and fresh approach.
La película tiene un enfoque muy joven y fresco.
An individual who is in the period of youth, between childhood and adulthood.
Young people often participate in recreational activities.
Los jóvenes suelen participar en actividades recreativas.

Etymology

From Latin 'iovenis', which means young or youthful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

young at heart
A person who maintains youthful attitudes regardless of their age.
joven de corazón
to be young
To be in the stage of youth.
ser joven
young and wild
Referring to a young person who acts impulsively.
joven y alocado

Related Words

youth
A period of human life that lies between childhood and adulthood.
juventud
adolescent
A person who is in the stage of adolescence.
adolescente

Slang Meanings

Kid
That kid plays soccer very well.
Ese pibe juega muy bien al fútbol.
Dude
The dude has become very popular in his group.
El chero se ha vuelto muy popular en su grupo.