Jovencita (en. Young girl)
/xo.βenˈsi.ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Refers to a young or teenage woman.
The young girl prepared for her birthday party.
La jovencita se preparó para su fiesta de cumpleaños.
Denotes freshness and youthfulness in character or appearance.
The young girl always has a smile on her face.
La jovencita siempre tiene una sonrisa en su rostro.
Can be used to describe a woman with youthful behavior.
Despite her age, she is still a young girl at heart.
A pesar de su edad, sigue siendo una jovencita en espíritu.
Etymology
Derives from the adjective 'young', with the diminutive '-cita' that denotes affection or smaller size.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a young girl full of life
a young woman who radiates energy and enthusiasm.
una jovencita llena de vida
mischievous young girl
a young woman who acts playfully or rebellious.
jovencita traviesa
looks like a young girl
appears to be younger than she really is.
parece una jovencita
Related Words
young
A person who is in the youth stage.
joven
adolescent
A person who is in the adolescence stage.
adolescente
girl
A small or young girl, usually under 12 years old.
niña
Slang Meanings
Chava
That girl always wears the latest fashion.
Esa chava siempre trae lo último de la moda.
Morrilla
The young girl is my cousin's friend.
La morrilla es amiga de mi prima.