Translation
young; young person
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Word origin
From Latin iuvenis ('young, a young person'), from the Proto-Indo-European root for youth and vital force.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iuvenis
- English cognates
- juvenile, junior
Grammar
Examples
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She is very young to take on so much responsibility.
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An unknown young man came over and asked him for directions.
América .
In his youth he travelled all across South America.
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The young singer won the jury's prize.
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He still feels young despite his years.
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Stories
(17)Casi perfecta
2 min read · Core 1000
Para gente joven
2 min read · Core 1000
El cumpleaños de la abuela
3 min read · Core 5000
El nuevo doctor de Paula
3 min read · Core 1000
En el médico
3 min read · Core 1000
La aventura de Sofía
3 min read · Core 5000
La habitación libre
3 min read · Core 5000
La llamada
3 min read · Core 1000
María lleva una hora esperando
3 min read · Core 5000
Por lo tanto, decidimos
3 min read · Core 5000
Se vende la furgoneta
3 min read · Core 5000
El café del barrio
4 min read · Core 1000
Una banda en problemas
4 min read · Core 5000
Hasta abril
5 min read · Core 5000
No me quiero ir de aquí
5 min read · Core 5000
Ochenta y nueve lunes
5 min read · Core 5000
Un día tarde
5 min read · Core 5000
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 5: joven, prueba, número and 7 more words.