Juvenil (en. Youth)
/xu.βe.niɫ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to the stage of life between childhood and adulthood.
Adolescence is a youthful stage of human development.
La adolescencia es una fase juvenil del desarrollo humano.
Referring to youth or young people.
The program is designed for youth training.
El programa está diseñado para la formación juvenil.
Showing characteristics of youth.
Their behavior is very youthful, full of energy and spontaneity.
Su conducta es muy juvenil, llena de energía y espontaneidad.
Etymology
From Latin 'juvenilis', meaning 'pertaining to the young'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
youth programs
Initiatives aimed at the education or entertainment of young people.
programas juveniles
youth culture
Set of customs and behaviors of young people.
cultura juvenil
youth literature
Literary work aimed at a young audience.
literatura juvenil
Related Words
youth
Period of life between childhood and adulthood.
juventud
adolescent
A person who is in adolescence.
adolescente
immaturity
Lack of physical or emotional development typical of young people.
inmadurez
Slang Meanings
Youthful individual who maintains a carefree and fun attitude.
That little group is always in the youthful vibe.
Ese grupito siempre está en la onda juvenil.
Someone who acts in a childish manner.
Don’t be so childish, act seriously in this matter.
No seas tan juvenil, actúa con seriedad en este asunto.