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"Jóvenes" is a form of "jóvenes", a plural noun consistent which is often translated as "young people". "Cada vez más" is a phrase which is often translated as "more and more". Learn more about the difference between "jóvenes" and "cada vez más" below.
los jóvenes, las jóvenes(
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. young people
En estas tribus, los jóvenes toman ejemplo de sus mayores.In these tribes, young people look up to their elders.
b. kids (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Aunque tocaba una banda de los ochenta, en el público había muchos jóvenes.Although a band from the eighties was playing, there were many kids in the audience.
d. youths
Dos adultos y dos jóvenes han sido detenidos en relación con la agresión.Two adults and two youths have been arrested in connection with the assault.
e. youngsters
Unos jóvenes platicaban y reían en un banco del parque.Some youngsters were chatting and laughing on a bench in the park.
joven, el joven, la joven
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
4. (person)
a. young person
Debe de ser difícil ser un joven hoy en día.It must be hard to be a young person these days.
b. kid (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Este candidato no tiene experiencia, pero sí mucho entusiasmo, y parece un joven muy agradable.This applicant has no experience, but he's very enthusiastic, and he seems like a nice enough kid.
d. young woman (feminine)
La joven que está en la parada de autobús es mi prima.The young woman at the bus stop is my cousin.
e. youth
Cada joven que contratamos representa una inversión de futuro.Every youth we hire represents an investment in our future.
cada vez más(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. more and more
A medida que avanza el curso, las clases son cada vez más complicadas.As the course moves forward, the lessons become more and more difficult.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Con el paso del tiempo, el abuelo se volvió cada vez más amable y dócil.Grandpa became increasingly kind and mild with the passing of time.
El precio de la comida y la ropa es cada vez más alto.The price of food and clothing is going up all the time.
