joven /xˈoβen/ · adjective · CEFR A0. Spanish translation of "young".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Infancia y juventud

Source term
young
Translation
joven
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form joven
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
joven + noun / It is joven
Examples
Es joven.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Infancia y juventud.

Example Sentences

¿Es el niño joven?

English: Is the child young?

A1 · Childhood and Youth

Ella es joven y feliz.

English: She is young and happy.

A0 · descriptorsDirection

Él tiene un hermano joven.

English: He has a young brother.

A0 · descriptorsDirection

El profesor es joven.

English: The teacher is young.

A0 · descriptorsDirection

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