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“adolescence” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aðolesˈθenθja/

Example

La adolescencia es una etapa de muchos cambios.

Adolescence is a stage of many changes.

Illustration for adolescencia (adolescence)

How to say “adolescence” in Spanish

“Adolescence” in Spanish is adolescencia.

Period of developing adult identity.

Full entry for adolescencia: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with adolescencia

¿Cómo afecta la adolescencia a la relación con los padres?

How does adolescence affect the relationship with parents?

Tips for using adolescencia

  • The noun is feminine (la adolescencia) and usually names the stage itself, so talk about individual teenagers with 'adolescente' rather than 'adolescencia'.

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