el
masculine
/xoβenˈθito/
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Translation
young lad, youngster
Word origin
Diminutive of 'joven' ('young'), from Latin iuvenis. The same root gives English 'juvenile' and 'junior'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iuvenis
- English cognates
- juvenile, junior
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraljovencitos
Examples
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That young lad always greets the neighbours with a smile.
¿ despierto , ?
What are you doing awake at this hour, young man?
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A very polite youngster helped us carry the suitcases.
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When he was a young lad, he dreamed of being a pilot.
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The young lad at the shop knows every customer by name.
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