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    Jovencito (en. Youngster)

    /xo.βenˈsi.to/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A young man or boy.
    The young boy on the corner plays with his friends.
    El jovencito de la esquina juega con sus amigos.
    A term of endearment for a boy.
    My favorite young boy always helps at home.
    Mi jovencito favorito siempre ayuda en casa.
    A teenager.
    The young boy prepared for his graduation.
    El jovencito se preparó para su graduación.

    Etymology

    Diminutive of 'joven' derived from the Latin 'juvenis', meaning young.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a young boy
    To act in a juvenile or immature manner.
    ser un jovencito
    golden boy
    A young person of great value or outstanding quality.
    jovencito de oro
    to do something as a young boy
    To carry out some action typical of youth.
    hacer algo de jovencito

    Related Words

    young
    A person who is in the stage of youth.
    joven
    youth
    A period of life that encompasses adolescence and part of adulthood.
    juventud
    teenager
    A person who is in adolescence, generally between the ages of 12 and 18.
    adolescente

    Slang Meanings

    Kid
    That kid is a very funny young boy.
    Ese chaval es un jovencito muy divertido.
    Dude
    That dude is a young boy who is always joking around.
    Ese güey es un jovencito que siempre está bromeando.