Spanish Conversation · Level 41
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Spanish word
juventud
Pronunciation
IPA/xuβenˈtuð/
Meaning
- feminine nounyouth
Example
La juventud tiene energía y esperanza.
Youth has energy and hope.
More examples
En la juventud se forman muchas amistades.
Many friendships are formed in youth.
Core concept
Abstract state of being young.
Common phrases
en la juventud
in youth
la juventud y la experiencia
youth and experience
Similar words
adolescencia: Transitional stage of growing toward adulthood with rapid physical and emotional change.
edad: Number of years a person has lived or a specific age stage.
infancia: Early years of life when one is a child.
Definition in Spanish
Cualidad o estado de ser joven, así como la etapa de la vida asociada a esa condición.
Word origin
From Latin iuvenis 'young' plus the noun-forming suffix -tud, creating a Spanish abstract noun for the condition or quality of being young.
Usage tips
- 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.