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"Infantil" is an adjective which is often translated as "children's", and "juvenil" is an adjective which is often translated as "juvenile". Learn more about the difference between "infantil" and "juvenil" below.
infantil(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. children's
Este canal tiene muchos programas infantiles.This channel has many children's programs.
b. kids'
Escogimos ese restaurante para almorzar porque tienen un menú infantil muy bueno.We chose that restaurant for lunch because they have a great kids' menu.
2. (immature)
a. childhood
El cáncer infantil tiene diferentes síntomas y tratamientos.Childhood cancer has different symptoms and treatments.
a. child
La población infantil está disminuyendo cada año.The child population is decreasing each year.
juvenil(
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beh
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. juvenile
Desgraciadamente, la delincuencia juvenil aumentó en los últimos años.Unfortunately, juvenile delinquency has become more common in the last few years.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Elisa trabaja en la sección de literatura infantil y juvenil de una editorial.Elisa works in the children and young people's literature section of a publishing house.
Es una tienda de moda que se especializa en ropa juvenil.It's a fashion store that specializes in children's and teenage clothing.
2. (zoology)
a. youthful
Alicia tiene 65 años pero es muy juvenil.Alicia is 65 years old, but she's very youthful.
a. junior
Diana participó en las olimpiadas juveniles de matemáticas.Diana took part in the junior math olympiad.
b. youth (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El equipo juvenil de Argentina ganó la final.The Argentinian youth team won the finals.
los juveniles, las juveniles
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
5. (sports)
a. junior team
Guillermo espera jugar por los juveniles.Guillermo hopes to play for the junior team.
b. youth team (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Esta tarde, los juveniles tendrán su último partido de la temporada.This afternoon, the youth team will play their last match of the season.
