Spanish · People & Family
"Adult" in Spanish: adulto / adulta
el adulto / la adulta
An adult is el adulto or la adulta (ah-DOOL-toh / -tah). Match the ending to gender. Plural adults are los adultos.
How to pronounce adulto: audio and sound guideTicket prices
El boleto de adulto cuesta más.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce adulto / adulta
Say it
ah-DOOL-toh
/aˈðul.to/
Say ah-DOOL-toh. Stress DOOL. The u is like "oo" in "food."
"Adult" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el adulto | adult (male) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| la adulta | adult (female) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| los adultos | adults Plural group. | Plural group. |
| un adulto responsable | a responsible adult Permission or contact talk. | Permission or contact talk. |
How to use adulto / adulta in real life
- 1Ticket prices
El boleto de adulto cuesta más.
The adult ticket costs more.
Price talk with adulto.
- 2Museum rule
Cada niño necesita un adulto.
Each child needs an adult.
Supervision rule naming adulto.
- 3Describing someone
Ella ya es adulta.
She is already an adult.
Adulta for a woman.
Mistakes English speakers make with adulto / adulta
Incorrect: Ella es un adulto joven.
Correct: Ella es una adulta joven.
Use adulta for a woman. Adulto is masculine.
Incorrect: Solo adults pueden entrar.
Correct: Solo adultos pueden entrar.
Say adultos in Spanish.
Good to know
Good to knowLatin American signs often contrast niño and adulto for tickets and entry rules. Mayor de edad also means legally adult.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying museum tickets
ChatPal
¿Necesitas boleto de adulto?
Do you need an adult ticket?
You
Sí. Un adulto y un niño, por favor.
Yes. One adult and one child, please.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Aquí tienes los dos.
Perfect. Here are both.
You
Gracias. ¿Dónde está la entrada?
Thanks. Where is the entrance?
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
Practice this conversation in ChatPal"Adult" in other languages
FAQ
Common questions about "Adult" in Spanish
How do gender forms work?
El adulto for a man, la adulta for a woman.
How do I say adults?
Los adultos.
What is mayor de edad?
Legally an adult; old enough under the law.
How do I say adult ticket?
Boleto de adulto.
Use these words in a conversation
Find useful phrases for a situation, learn what to say back, and rehearse your part with revealable sample answers.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
Keep reading
- 8 Sentences with Ser in Spanish: Examples and GrammarExplore 8 sentences with ser in spanish covering identity, origin, time, and materials, with translations, grammar tips, and mistakes to avoid.
- 33 in Spanish: How to Say It and Use It NaturallyLearn how to say 33 in Spanish with clear pronunciation, ordinal forms, regional variations, and real example sentences for confident everyday speaking.
