Mancebo (en. Young man)
/manˈθeβo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Young man, generally unmarried.
The young man decided to go out and explore the world on his own.
El mancebo decidió salir a explorar el mundo por su cuenta.
In some contexts, it refers to an apprentice or someone in training.
The young man works at the hardware store to learn the trade.
El mancebo trabaja en la ferretería para aprender el oficio.
A term that can refer to a young person with outstanding qualities.
He was a daring young man who never feared facing challenges.
Era un mancebo audaz que nunca temía afrontar retos.
Etymology
From Latin 'mancebus', which referred to a young or unmarried man.
Common Phrases and Expressions
country youth
A young man who works or lives in the countryside.
mancebo de campo
city youth
A young man who lives in an urban environment.
mancebo de ciudad
daring youth
A brave or bold young man.
mancebo audaz
Related Words
young man
Young man or boy who works in a trade.
mozo
little boy
Child or boy, often in an affectionate sense.
chiquillo
novice
A person who is new to something, especially in a job or activity.
novato
Slang Meanings
A young man who lives life to the fullest.
That young man is always partying, enjoying every moment.
Ese mancebo está siempre de fiesta, disfrutando de cada momento.
Someone who has a carefree attitude.
Don't worry, he's a young man, always laid-back.
No te preocupes, él es un mancebo, siempre relajado.