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"Teenager" in Spanish: adolescente / adolescente
el adolescente / la adolescente
A teenager is el adolescente or la adolescente (ah-doh-leh-SEN-teh). Adolescente keeps -e; change only el or la. Informal speech may also use chico or chica.
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How to pronounce adolescente / adolescente
Say it
ah-doh-leh-SEN-teh
/a.ðo.leˈsen.te/
Say ah-doh-leh-SEN-teh. Stress SEN. Keep every syllable clear.
"Teenager" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el adolescente | teenager (male) Masculine singular. | Masculine singular. |
| la adolescente | teenager (female) Feminine singular. | Feminine singular. |
| los adolescentes | teenagers Plural group. | Plural group. |
| un grupo de adolescentes | a group of teenagers School or activity talk. | School or activity talk. |
How to use adolescente / adolescente in real life
- 1School age
Mi hijo es adolescente.
My son is a teenager.
Adolescente describes the stage.
- 2Program ages
El campamento es para adolescentes.
The camp is for teenagers.
Plural adolescentes for the age group.
- 3Library sign
Hay libros para la adolescente.
There are books for the teenage girl.
La adolescente for a female teen.
Mistakes English speakers make with adolescente / adolescente
Incorrect: Ella es un adolescente tímida.
Correct: Ella es una adolescente tímida.
Use una / la with adolescente for a girl. Keep the -e ending.
Incorrect: Los teenagers llegan tarde.
Correct: Los adolescentes llegan tarde.
Say adolescentes in Spanish.
Good to know
Adolescente is the clear Latin American word for the teenage years. Friends may still say chico or chica casually.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a movie rating
ChatPal
¿Esta película es para adolescentes?
Is this movie for teenagers?
You
Sí. Mi hermana adolescente quiere verla.
Yes. My teenage sister wants to see it.
ChatPal
Entonces compramos tres boletos.
Then let's buy three tickets.
You
Perfecto. Empieza a las siete.
Perfect. It starts at seven.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Teenager" in Spanish
Does adolescente change ending for gender?
No. Keep -e. Change el or la: el adolescente, la adolescente.
How do I say teenagers?
Los adolescentes.
Is joven the same?
Joven is broader. Adolescente means teenager.
How do I say teenage sister?
Hermana adolescente.
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