Teenager in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'teenager' is 'adolescente', pronounced ah-doh-leh-SEHN-teh (IPA: /adoleˈsente/). It is a B1-level masculine or feminine noun (plural: adolescentes).
Pronunciation: ah-doh-leh-SEHN-teh
| Spanish | adolescente |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ah-doh-leh-SEHN-teh · /adoleˈsente/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine or feminine) |
| Plural | adolescentes |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'adolescente'
- Mi hijo adolescente duerme hasta tarde.
My teenage son sleeps in late. - Los adolescentes pasan mucho tiempo en el teléfono.
Teenagers spend a lot of time on their phones. - La adolescente ayuda a su abuela los sábados.
The teenage girl helps her grandmother on Saturdays. - Cuando era adolescente, tocaba en una banda.
When I was a teenager, I played in a band.
How to Use 'adolescente'
The form never changes for gender — only the article does: 'el adolescente' / 'la adolescente'. It also works as an adjective: 'una hija adolescente'. It refers to adolescence generally, not strictly ages 13–19 like English 'teenager'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Teenager' in Spanish is 'adolescente', pronounced ah-doh-leh-SEHN-teh.
It is spelled a-d-o-l-e-s-c-e-n-t-e.
'Adolescente' can be masculine or feminine depending on who it refers to.
The plural of 'adolescente' is 'adolescentes'.
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