Pubertad (en. Puberty)

/pu.βer.ˈtað/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A period of human life that begins sexual development.
Puberty generally begins between the ages of 9 and 14.
La pubertad generalmente comienza entre los 9 y 14 años.
A transitional phase between childhood and adolescence.
During puberty, young people experience many emotional changes.
Durante la pubertad, los jóvenes experimentan muchos cambios emocionales.
A state of sexual maturation in an organism.
Puberty is characterized by body hair growth and changes in voice.
La pubertad se caracteriza por el crecimiento de vello corporal y cambios en la voz.

Etymology

From Latin 'pubertas', which means 'sexual maturity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

puberty crisis
A period of emotional and physical turbulence experienced by adolescents.
crisis de la pubertad
puberty symptoms
Physical and emotional changes that mark this stage.
síntomas de la pubertad
pubertal maturity
A state of full development reached at the end of puberty.
madurez púber

Related Words

adolescent
A person who is in the stage of adolescence.
adolescente
hormone
A chemical substance that regulates physical growth and development.
hormona
change
An alteration that occurs, especially in the body during puberty.
cambio

Slang Meanings

Pubescent
That boy became a pubescent and is starting to have changes.
Ese niño se volvió un púber y empieza a tener cambios.
Pre-adolescent
Pre-adolescents are often difficult to understand.
Los pre-adolescentes a menudo son difíciles de entender.