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"Teenager" in Italian: adolescente
l'adolescente
Teenager in Italian is l'adolescente (ah-doh-leh-SHEN-teh), same form for masculine and feminine. Ragazzo/ragazza is broader—boy/girl or young person.
School talk
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How to pronounce adolescente
Say it
ah-doh-leh-SHEN-teh
/adoleˈʃɛn.te/
Adolescente stresses SHEN: ah-doh-leh-SHEN-teh. Soft sc before e = sh.
"Teenager" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'adolescente | the teenager Default noun. | Default noun. |
| gli adolescenti | teenagers Plural. | Plural. |
| età adolescenziale | teenage years Formal/descriptive. | Formal/descriptive. |
| un gruppo di adolescenti | a group of teenagers Public spaces. | Public spaces. |
How to use adolescente in real life
- 1School talk
Mia figlia è un'adolescente ora.
My daughter is a teenager now.
Un'adolescente.
- 2Park scene
Gli adolescenti giocano a basket lì.
The teenagers are playing basketball there.
Gli adolescenti.
- 3Film rating note
Il film parla agli adolescenti.
The film speaks to teenagers.
Agli adolescenti.
Mistakes English speakers make with adolescente
Incorrect: È un teenager.
Correct: È un adolescente.
Use adolescente.
Incorrect: La adolescente sono stanchi.
Correct: Gli adolescenti sono stanchi. / L'adolescente è stanco/a.
Match number and article.
Good to know
Adolescente sounds slightly more formal than ragazzo in casual chat, but schools and news prefer it for the age band. Parents use it when roles shift.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking about a cousin's age
ChatPal
Tuo cugino è ancora un adolescente?
Is your cousin still a teenager?
You
Sì, è un adolescente di quindici anni.
Yes, he's a fifteen-year-old teenager.
ChatPal
Gli adolescenti crescono in fretta.
Teenagers grow up fast.
You
Verissimo.
So true.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Teenager" in Italian
Same for boys and girls?
Yes: adolescente; plural adolescenti.
Vs ragazzo?
Ragazzo is broader; adolescente marks the teen years.
Article?
L'adolescente (elides).
Pronunciation?
ah-doh-leh-SHEN-teh.
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