Joven
Example: El joven juega al fútbol con sus amigos en el parque.
Definition
"Joven" describes a person who is in the early stage of life, typically characterized by youthfulness, energy, and a lack of full maturity. It often refers to teenagers or young adults, as in the example phrase where the young person plays soccer with friends in the park.
Etymology
The word "joven" comes from the Latin word 'iuvenis,' meaning young or youthful. Over time, it evolved through Old Spanish into the modern form 'joven.' Did you know that its root is also the source of the English word 'juvenile,' which relates to youth?
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"Joven" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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