Juveniles (en. Juveniles)

/xuβeˈniles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A young person who has not yet reached maturity.

Young people are often more impulsive than adults.

Los juveniles son a menudo más impulsivos que los adultos.

Category of products or activities specifically directed at young people.

The club offers various activities for young people during the summer.

El club ofrece varias actividades para juveniles durante el verano.

From the Latin 'juvenilis', which means 'of youth'.

juvenile delinquency

Criminal activity committed by young people.

delincuencia juvenil

juvenile justice

Judicial system that deals with crimes committed by minors.

justicia juvenil

youth education

Education aimed at young people.

educación juvenil

youth

Stage of life between childhood and adulthood.

juventud

adolescent

Young person who is in adolescence.

adolescente

youth mentor

Person who guides young people in their personal development.

mentor juvenil

Kids

The kids from the street often gather in the park.

Los chavales de la calle suelen reunirse en el parque.

Boys

The boys from the school organized a soccer tournament.

Los pibes de la escuela organizaron un torneo de fútbol.