Precoz (en. Precocious)

/pɾeˈkoθ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to a person who shows advanced skills or characteristics for their age.

He is a precocious child who can already read at four years old.

Es un niño precoz que ya sabe leer a los cuatro años.

Refers to a plant or fruit that ripens earlier than usual.

This variety of tomato is precocious and is harvested in two months.

Esta variedad de tomate es precoz y se cosecha en dos meses.

Also applies to topics that arise or are discussed earlier than expected.

The development of this technology was precocious compared to the rest of the market.

El desarrollo de esta tecnología fue precoz en relación con el resto del mercado.

From Latin 'praecox', meaning 'mature prematurely'.

early maturity

Development or appearance of maturity earlier than usual.

madurez precoz

precocious talent

Notable skill or ability in a young person.

talento precoz

early fruit

Fruit that is harvested earlier than expected.

fruto precoz

precocity

Quality of being precocious.

precocidad

premature

That occurs before the normal time.

prematuro

early development

Development that happens earlier than usual.

desarrollo temprano

A person who stands out in their field at a very young age.

That child is a math whiz; he already solves integrals.

Ese niño es un precoz de las matemáticas, ya resuelve integrales.

Someone who behaves or acts like an adult at a young age.

That girl is precocious; she seems older than she is.

Esa chica es una precoz, parece mayor de lo que es.