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    Pueril (en. Childish)

    /pweˈɾil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to childish attitudes or behaviors.
    His reaction was so puerile that everyone felt embarrassed.
    Su reacción fue tan pueril que todos se sintieron avergonzados.
    That lacks maturity or seriousness.
    That puerile comment adds nothing to the discussion.
    Ese comentario pueril no aporta nada a la discusión.
    Something that is ridiculous or inappropriate for the age.
    The puerile jokes in the movie were not well received by the audience.
    Las bromas pueriles de la película no fueron bien recibidas por el público.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'puerilis', which means 'pertaining to a child'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    childish behavior
    Attitude or action that is infantile or immature.
    comportamiento pueril
    childish reaction
    Response that is considered silly or not serious.
    reacción pueril

    Related Words

    childish
    Referring to childhood; behavior or attitude of a child.
    infantil
    maturity
    State of full development; opposite of puerile.
    madurez

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is silly or absurd.
    That idea is so puerile that you shouldn't consider it.
    Esa idea es tan pueril que no deberías considerarla.
    To describe a person as immature.
    Don't be puerile, act like an adult.
    No seas pueril, actúa como un adulto.