nounnounadjective

el joven

young · young man

Persona que tiene poca edad o que aún no es adulta del todo.

The Spanish word "joven" means "young" in English. It can be used as an adjective to describe a person, animal, or thing that is young or youthful.

For example:

  • "El chico es joven" means "The boy is young."
  • "La planta es joven" means "The plant is young."

Additionally, "joven" can also be used as a noun to refer to a young person or youth.

For example:

  • "Los jóvenes participaron en el evento" means "The young people participated in the event."

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Examples

El joven juega en el parque.noun

The young man plays in the park.

La joven camina despacio por la calle.noun

The young woman walks slowly down the street.

El joven aprende mucho en la escuela.noun

The young man learns a lot at school.

El joven estudia mucho para el examen.noun

The young man studies a lot for the exam.

Mi tía es joven.adjective

My aunt is young.

La joven lee un libro en silencio.noun

The young woman reads a book in silence.

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