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    Jr (en. Jr)

    /ˈdʒeɪ.ɑr/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Suffix used to designate a son who has the same name as his father.
    Juan Carlos Jr. won an award.
    Juan Carlos Jr. ganó un premio.
    It is often used in legal documents to clearly identify individuals.
    The writing specified that he was Juan Pérez Jr.
    En la escritura se especificó que era Juan Pérez Jr.

    Etymology

    From the English 'junior', commonly used in names.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Youthful
    Related to youth or young people.
    Juvenil
    Junior Achievement
    Educational program that promotes youth entrepreneurship.
    Junior Achievement
    Jr. High
    Abbreviation of 'Junior High', referring to middle school.
    Jr. High
    Jr. Varsity
    Term for sports teams that are at a lower level than men's.
    Jr. Varsity

    Related Words

    Senpai
    Japanese term that refers to someone older or with more experience.
    Senpai
    Master
    Term of respect for someone with great knowledge or skill.
    Master

    Slang Meanings

    Used in a familiar context to refer to a son or descendant.
    The little one is a true Jr, following in his father's footsteps.
    El pequeño es un verdadero Jr, sigue los pasos de su padre.
    In some circles, it is humorously used to refer to someone less experienced.
    He's just a Jr in this, still has a long way to go.
    Es solo un Jr en esto, aún le falta camino por recorrer.