Jovencitas (en. Young girls)

/xoβenˈsitas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Women who are in youth, generally between adolescence and the twenties.
The young girls from school are organizing an event to raise funds.
Las jovencitas de la escuela organizan un evento para recaudar fondos.
Girls who show immature or playful behavior.
The young girls enjoy spending time together in the park.
Las jovencitas disfrutan de pasar tiempo juntas en el parque.
Term that can refer to a group of young people in a social context.
The young girls from the club are planning a trip.
Las jovencitas del club están planeando un viaje.

Etymology

From the Spanish word joven, which means 'young' or 'of short age', with the diminutive suffix -cita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

young girls in trouble
It refers to young girls who find themselves in difficult situations.
jovencitas en apuros
young girls in power
Expression to emphasize the capability and potential of young women.
jovencitas al poder

Related Words

young
A person who is in youth.
joven
adolescent
A person in the stage of adolescence, generally between 13 and 19 years old.
adolescente
girl
General term for referring to a young woman.
chica

Slang Meanings

A term of endearment used to refer to young friends.
Hey, young girls! Ready for the party?
¡Hola, jovencitas! ¿Listas para la fiesta?
Referring to girls who are flirty or behave in a bold manner.
Those young girls are always attracting attention.
Esas jovencitas siempre están llamando la atención.