English–Spanish

“youth” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/xuβenˈtuð/

Example

La juventud tiene energía y esperanza.

Youth has energy and hope.

Illustration for juventud (youth)

How to say “youth” in Spanish

“Youth” in Spanish is juventud.

Abstract state of being young.

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

Example sentences with juventud

En la juventud se forman muchas amistades.

Many friendships are formed in youth.

Tips for using juventud

  • In everyday conversation juventud sounds formal and abstract, so Spanish speakers more often say cuando era joven for past youth or los jóvenes to refer to young people.

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